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Whole Allergen

f347 Quinoa

f347 Quinoa Scientific Information

Type:

Whole Allergen

Display Name:

Quinoa

Family:

Amaranthaceae (Chenopodiaceae)

Latin Name:

Chenopodium quinoa

Other Names:

Quinoa

Molecular Aspects

No allergens from this plant have yet been characterized.

Cross-reactivity

An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the genus could be expected but has not been described to date (1). Closely related family members include the weed Goosefoot or Lamb's quarters, which may be of relevance for pollen exposure.

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Last Reviewed-  April 2022

References
  1. Yman L. Botanical relations and immuno-logical cross-reactions in pollen allergy. 2nd ed. Pharmacia Diagnostics AB. Uppsala. Sweden. 1982: ISBN 91-970475-09