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[–] ChexMax@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Is this why strawberries are common allergens? Like so much more common than other fruits?

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[–] stray@pawb.social 2 points 1 year ago

No, this post is not even accurate.

The substance in strawberries which causes allergic reactions is the fra a 1 protein which gives strawberries their red color. White strawberries have less of this protein and may be tolerated by people with this allergy, depending on individual sensitivity.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996917304209

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