title: [Hidden food allergens: peanut and gluten--in Polish foodstuffs].
abstract: Undeclared allergens in processed products represent a major health problem for sensitized persons. Peanut flour and gluten are known as potent food allergens. The study was designed to evaluate with enzymeimmunoassay (ELISA) test kits the presence of gluten and peanut in Polish products. Hidden peanut contamination was detected in 4 of 34 (11.8%) processed foods (corn crisps, wafers, cereal bar and halva). 5 of 37 (13.5%) foodstuffs (cornflakes, corn crisps, bouillon cube, vegetable soup for infants, curry powder) contained undeclared gluten. The nutritional management of sensitized persons with food allergy requires new labeling regulations.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Pediatrii Instytutu Matki i Dziecka, Warszawa. khozyasz@alpha.net.pl
authors.forename: Kamil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hozyasz
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gajewska
authors.forename: Jadwiga
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ambroszkiewicz
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000032:analysis*; D010367:Arachis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005515:Food Labeling; D005983:Glutens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D021183:Peanut Hypersensitivity; D011044:Poland
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D005983:Glutens