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Chitinases


Chitinases are compounds found in certain foods--including chestnut, banana and avocado-that can cause allergic reactions in people with latex sensitivities.

Find Chitinases in:

  • Chestnuts

    Chestnuts

    Chestnuts are best known for their appearance during the holidays in the United States, but are a more frequently enjoyed nut in Europe and Asia...
  • Bananas

    Bananas

    Bananas were one of the first fruits to be cultivated by man and have the number one vote as Americans’ favorite fruit...
  • Avocados

    Avocados

    Native to the tropics and subtropics, avocados are a unique fruit and concentrated source of nutrients...

Perkin JE. The latex and food allergy connection. J Am Diet Assoc 2000 Nov;100(11):1381-4

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