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allergen

[al-er-juhn, -jen]

noun

Immunology.
  1. any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy: common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust, and some medications.



allergen

/ ˈæəˌɛ /

noun

  1. any substance capable of inducing an allergy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

allergen

  1. A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ˌˈԾ adjective
  • ˌˈԾٲ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allergen1

First recorded in 1910–15; aller(gy) + -gen
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The FSA found some imported Dubai-style chocolate products may not have been intended for sale in the UK and therefore lack a full ingredients list or allergen labelling that are legally required.

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After her daughter's death, new safety rules, known as "Natasha's Law", were introduced which require full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on premises and pre-packed for direct sale.

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You can swap ingredients to accommodate specific sensitivities, allergens or personal tastes.

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Last month, a recall was issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen: milk.

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She and her team will eventually have to ensure that the microbe is safe for human consumption by testing it for potential toxins and allergens, among other risks.

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