Potato allergies can affect anybody, although they are relatively uncommon. Researchers do not know how many people have a potato allergy, but one 2017 study that tested 2,000 people in a hospital allergy unit found that 10.1% were allergic to potatoes. Most of these people were allergic to raw, but not cooked, potato.
Can you be allergic to only raw potatoes?
Abstract. Background: Potato allergy has been described rarely, generally in relation to the Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). Adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis have been reported in whom peeling of raw potatoes causes oculonasal symptoms, wheezing, and contact urticaria.
Can you be allergic to something raw but not cooked?
People with pollen food syndrome experience allergic symptoms when they eat certain vegetables or fruits. This is due to the similarities between the proteins found in pollen and those present in the vegetables and fruits. Usually reactions occur only when the vegetables are eaten raw, not cooked.
How do you test for potato allergy?
The potato allergy IgE blood test measures the amount of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood to detect an allergy to potatoes. Preparation: No special preparation required.
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