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Sesame Allergy

0.1-0.2% US population affected by sesame allergy (Cho et al., 2020)

Similar to other major food allergens, sesame protein allergens can cause an IgE mediated food allergy.

Sesame recognized as a major food allergen or priority allergen by 11 countries including the US. Food Allergens - International Regulatory Chart | FARRP | Nebraska (unl.edu)

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