Overview of allergenic risk of novel foods
Zhuo Chen, Wenfeng Liu, Jian Wang, Dongxia Yan, Hua Feng, Yong Wu, Yongning Wu, Hongbing Chen
Abstract
The reported cases of food allergies are steadily increasing. With the invention of more novel foods, new and unfamiliar allergens are being introduced into our diets, which raises concerns about the potential risk of novel food allergies. The purpose of this review is to assess the allergenic risks associated with novel food components, strategies for assessing risk in relation to novel food allergens, and current regulations for managing food allergens in novel food products.
Topics & Concepts
Food allergensFood allergyAllergyNovel foodFood productsBiotechnologyEnvironmental healthRisk analysis (engineering)Food scienceMedicineBusinessBiologyImmunologyConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactFood Waste Reduction and Sustainability