Citrin: a novel food allergen in citrus seeds and citrus-derived pectin that shows cross-reactivity with cashew and pistachio
Patients exquisitely sensitive to cashew/pistachio are at risk for allergic reactions to citrus seeds and pectin.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: George N. Konstantinou, Mary Grace Baker, Joyce Yu, Lara S Ford, Ramon Bencharitiwong, Galina Grishina, Hugh Sampson, Scott Sicherer, Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn Tags: Original Article Source Type: research