Open AccessAnaphylaxis‐ don't forget lupin!
Author(s) -
Makatsori M,
Cappella A,
McKenzie R,
Skypala I
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical and translational allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.979
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2045-7022
DOI - 10.1186/2045-7022-3-s3-p158
Subject(s) - medicine , legume , anaphylaxis , allergy , food allergy , lupinus , food hypersensitivity , food science , traditional medicine , agronomy , immunology , biology
Background Lupin is a decorative flower found in gardens around the world. It is a member of the legume family and in recent years, flour produced from its seeds has been increasingly used in food manufacturing, especially in breads, baked products and confectionery. Within a similar timeframe, lupin allergy has emerged as a major problem in European countries, with more cases also now appearing in the United Kingdom.