Food Allergy and Intolerance: Current Issues and Concerns - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904007376 ISBN 13: 9781904007371

Publisher: Leatherhead Food Research Association, 2002

Synopsis

The prevalence of food allergy is increasing and consumers are now more aware of allergy and intolerance than ever, with retailers launching special ranges of foods suitable for people with particular allergies, and allergy featuring regularly in the media. Bringing together contributions from leading experts in food allergy, this book covers the latest developments in the field of food allergy and intolerance, including the major allergens nuts, milk, soya, seafood, and sesame, and foods to which intolerance is common - gluten, lactose and food additives. Technical aspects of allergens are covered, including the effect of cooking on allergenicity of proteins, the assessment of novel foods for allergenicity, development of a dipstick assay for allergens, and the food industry perspective on food allergy and intolerance. Consumers' first-hand experience of food allergy and intolerance are included, as well as the latest thinking behind sensitisation to allergens, both in utero and postnatally. All nutritionists, dietitians and health professionals interested in or dealing with those with food allergy should have a copy of this book, as well as universities and medical schools. Professionals in the food industry, to whom food allergy is an important factor in all aspects of food manufacture, from product development and food labelling to good manufacturing practice, should not be without access to this book. This book is published in association with Leatherhead Food International.

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Review

"... useful as a reference book to anyone interested in or dealing with, people with food allergies or intolerances." (Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 16, Issue 6, December 2003)

"This text takes up the challenge of unravelling the myths, dealing with complexities and simplifying scientific information. It achieves this with significant success ... essential reading for all." (Chemistry & Industry, Issue 13, 7 July 2003, p 23-24)

"...of great value to food industry professionals..." (Carbohydrate Polymers, 55, 2004, 118)

Edition details

• Publisher: Leatherhead Food Research Association
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904007376
• ISBN 13: 9781904007371
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 199
• Editor: Victoria Emerton