What are the most common food allergies?

Food allergies are increasingly common in the European population and therefore by the Spanish, hence the EU has required since 2014 to serve food establishments include in their letters information regarding the most common allergens.

And what are the most common food allergies are? After several studies have concluded that there are 14 food more impact on society. There are many more and varied, and remember that almost 10% of the population have any allergies or food intolerance.

The classification of allergens consists of cereals, eggs, dairy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, soybeans, nuts, sesame seeds, celery, mustard, lupine and sulphites.

The body reacts against allergies detecting a substance as a threat when in fact it is not. This causes the immune system to malfunction and affect defenses. Symptoms include rashes, swelling of the lips, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Usually the problems arising are usually mild, but sometimes the lives of those affected could be in danger if he suffers anaphylactic shock.