Questions tagged [allergy]
For managing food allergies, including substitutions and best practices in the kitchen. Please don't use for requests to diagnose an allergy, to predict cross-reactions, and other medical advice.
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Allergy to dill - but only in USA [closed]
I’ve consistently gotten a bad reaction to fresh dill (lip/mouth/face swelling, itching/burning sensation) so after a few occasions like that I am very careful to avoid it.
Recently while traveling in ...
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What are the chances that vegan cocoa butter is adulterated with cow butter? [closed]
I have a severe intolerance to lactose. I took years to learn what kind of food to avoid, but in the past few years I did relatively well. Recently I had a sequence of severe reactions. I am still ...
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What's a good lactose-free substitute for heavy cream when baking?
I've got a friend who's lactose intolerant but loves making bread. I want to give her one of my favorite bread recipes (a milk bread recipe that I use as a base for a lot of things), but it uses heavy ...
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Substitute for celery in Thanksgiving stuffing
I'm planning on making a cornbread stuffing (likely one of the NYTimes' recipes) for a potluck Thanksgiving. (e.g., stuffing will cooked outside of the turkey)
Unfortunately, all of the recipes ...
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Alternative to fish stock
My wife has a strange variation of the common seafood allergy; rather than being allergic to shellfish, she can only eat shellfish but reacts badly to finfish (trout, salmon, cod, etc.).
I love ...
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Is it possible to treat dairy with lactase to make it lactose free at home?
Part of my unending series of ice cream related questions: I’m mildly lactose intolerant and usually don’t have a lot of upset from a small amount of ice cream. (Especially since cream is naturally ...
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What is the best combination of gluten free flours to bake light and fluffy muffins?
I am on a diet that also excludes corn and egg whites
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Can I make a buttercream using cacao butter?
My nephew have lactose allergy and I want to bake his birthday cake , were we live we don't have a lactose intolerance products but I found a cacao butter can I used to make buttercream frosting??
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Testing for beef
I'm allergic to beef in the same way that lactose intolerant people are allergic to milk. There are times at home when I cook ground turkey and I react the same way as when I eat beef, so I'm ...
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Non-fermented vinegar substitute for Dijon mustard
My allergies prevent me from consuming yeast, alcoholic beverages and vinegar. I often substitute lemon juice for vinegar, but this does not always work. I'm trying to find an allergy-free recipe ...
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Risks of allergen cross-contamination (and how to avoid)
Is there any evidence regarding the risks of allergen cross-contamination in a typical residential kitchen environment?
Specifically, I'm wondering about situations like:
1) If a seasoned cast-iron ...
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What ingredients do Bernaise sauce and fruit smoothies have in common?
I am trying to narrow down the source of a food allergy. I had a really bad reaction recently and that was my second bad reaction in 2 years. In the first instance, it was after drinking a fruit ...
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Citrus allergy, need substitute
I’m allergic to lemons, limes, and all citrus fruit. what can I substitute in making my own jams/jellies, other items that seem to require the juice of a lemon?
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What substitutes work with a capsaicin allergy?
I recently found out that I'm allergic to capsaicin, so that means no spicy Mexican food, which I love. Are there any substitutions that I can use? I can have black pepper, but too much black pepper ...
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Looking for peach preserves substitute
I'm making a dish that that has a "sweet and sour" sauce to it. The recipe calls for apricot and peach preserves. Unfortunately I am highly allergic to peaches. Does any one know what a good ...
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What can I use in Thai curries instead of cilantro or coriander root? (Allergy)
I'm trying to make panang curry from scratch for my sister, who is allergic to cilantro (AKA coriander outside of the US). This is not the gene that causes it to taste bad - she cannot eat any part of ...
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How does one go about marking food in an oven?
One member of our household has some specific food allergies. Her food is often prepared differently, but not usually in a way where it is visually different from the rest of the food. Let’s say we’re ...
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Dried fruit and calcium levels [closed]
My daughter suffers from lactose intolerance and/or milk protein allergy (this has yet to be confirmed by a paediatrician due to the way the NHS works in the UK).
I tend to bake fruit cakes and mix ...
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What seasoning can be used to replace msg? [duplicate]
If you can't use msg, (due to Migraines), what other seasoning can be used to make korean yaki mandu?
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How to find out if the coconut oil that I will buy from a supermarket is food and/or allergy safe
I want to buy some coconut oil, but I have not tried any coconut oil before, so I don't know which coconut oil can cause food poisoning if used for cooking. I am not a doctor, so I am wondering how it'...
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Which foods are most likely contaminated by dairy due to processing methods used?
I am Vegan but also highly allergic to milk and wondered if anyone is familiar, or has come across any knowledge about which foods and food groups are typically processed in a factory which also ...
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Where can I buy dark chocolate which was not produced in a factory that handles milk?
According to an FDA study most plain dark chocolate has milk in it. If it is produced in a factory which handles milk, it almost always has milk in it, even if it says its vegan and dairy free.
Does ...
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Do sulfites cook out?
Do sulfites cook out when you reduce wine?
The main cooking mode I'm thinking of is a braise: coq au vin or beef Bourguignon, but would also be interested in the shorter cooking time recipes, e.g. a ...
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What can I bake for my nut allergic friend? [closed]
I have a friend who has tree-nut allergy so he isn't able to eat any kinds of nuts, because of this every single time I bake something for my class he can't eat it because of his allergy. When I ...
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What is a substitute for milk when making ham balls?
I'm making ham balls (with ground pork and ham), but I need something to substitute for milk. This is because of allergies, not just lactose intolerance: lactose-free milk still causes allergy ...
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Why would coffee cause stomach cramps? Are there alternatives to Caffeine? [closed]
As a student, I am (I was) caffeine-dependant. But whenever I drink coffee I get stomach cramps.
Is there a biological/biochemical explanation for this?
Why would caffeinated coffee have this effect ...
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Bread substitute for wheat allergic
What types of bread and bread substitutes are there for people who are allergic to wheat (and also soy), as a part of breakfast fare (sandwiches etc)?
Unfortunately most of store-bought bread here in ...
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What is a good substitute for oyster sauce (for someone with a shellfish allergy) that is also allergic to mushrooms? [duplicate]
I just started to teach myself to cook some Chinese food recipes however a great deal involve oyster sauce. When trying to look up alternatives everything kept saying a form of mushroom sauce. Problem ...
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Alternatives suggestions to apples and bananas [closed]
As you are aware, lots of recipes call for apples, applesauce, bananas but I am severely allergic to them. Do any of you know of alternatives for these healthy alternatives?
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Does oak aged wine contain vanillin?
"Vanilla" is one of the aromas used when described red wines.
I am allergic to natural proteins in vanilla, per Elisa blood test. I am interested to know whether the red wine will contain actual ...
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Ginger allergy need substitute
My family loves Asian food. Unfortunately two of us have an Anaphylaxis allergy to ginger and one to soy. I've found some great info here on soy substitutes but nothing for ginger. Does anyone have ...
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Can you separate out the Gliadin from Gluten?
When I looked this up, this is the information that is first presented to me-
Gliadin is a class of proteins present in wheat and several other cereals within the grass genus Triticum. Gliadins, ...
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What can I substitute for tomato juice?
I have a daughter who is allergic to tomatoes, but there are so many recipes calling for tomato juice. What can I use to substitute for tomato juice?
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How to substitute in baking so the result is both egg- and gluten-free?
What is a good substitute for egg and wheat flour in baking?
I have a friend who is allergic to eggs and I would like to be able to bake for her.
I have another friend who is gluten free.
Can ...
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Substituting margarine for butter in cookies
I want to make cookies but I am allergic to dairy. Is margarine an acceptable substitute for butter in cookie recipes, and if so, how do I substitute it?
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Comparable ingredients in butter and mayonaise
What ingredients (all) are shared between butter and mayonaise?
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What's a good substitute for onion for someone with an onion allergy? [duplicate]
I am an allium lover with a strong allergy to all alliums. It is technically a sensitivity, as it isn't an instant reaction, but spending an hour in the bathroom because of one stray piece of red ...
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What is a good substitute for oyster sauce (for someone with a shellfish allergy)?
I've recently developed a shellfish allergy, and I'm not sure what the best substitute for oyster sauce would be. I've read that the flavor of it is not really easily substitutable.
What is the best ...
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Is carob bean cooked when used as a thickener?
Many yoghurts contain carob bean gum as a thickener. Does anyone know if this is raw or cooked carob bean ?
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What might be a flavor substitution for someone with an onion allergy? [duplicate]
I can't eat onions of any kind, from shallots, green onions, red, white, yellow, or purple. What might I use as a subtitute for flavor?
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Is a peanut a nut?
Is a peanut technically a nut? If not, when people say they are allergic to "nuts", are they also allergic to real nuts,(walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.)?
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Substitutes for cheese due to allergy.
I have an allergy to the histamines in various aged cheeses such as parmesan, romano, blue cheeses, etc.
Many recipes call for parmesan for saltiness and flavor. What possible substitutes are there ...
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Why would a pregnant woman not be able to eat soft cheeses? [closed]
I just finished preparing a wedding today and one of the specs was that the bride (who is pregnant) was unable to eat certain types of cheese. Goat cheese, Brie, and Camembert were all no-no's but ...
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Is a seed different from a nut?
I bought a bag of cocoa beans and it is written "Nut Free" on it. I always thought seeds/beans where the same a nuts except we called them this way because there is more than one in one fruit.
So is ...
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Chili and bell pepper substitute due to allergies?
I recently learned that I am allergic to ALL forms of pepper except black pepper. Bell peppers, chili peppers, etc. I am allergic to and it makes my throat swell up. I have several recipes using ...
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How can I make mocktails that actually taste like non-fruity cocktails? [closed]
My partner is a teetotaler and I have oral allergy syndrome, which means I am allergic to almost all raw fruit juices.
We want to try making some mocktails that we can both drink that actually ...
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Oatmeal & Lactose Intolerance
I work as a kitchen aide in an assisted living community. I assist the cooks in some aspects of kitchen prep (mostly non-cooking), but occasionally I help in the actual cooking of food. For breakfast, ...
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How to remove quinoa bitterness (with many restrictions) doing chapatis
I am doing chapatis with quinoa flour. How can I remove or hide the bitterness of the quinoa?
There are several constraints for the solution: no egg, wheat, soy, dairy, corn, rice, meat.
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Standardized symbols for marking food allergies / warnings?
I was reading a blog posting about someone who visited Google's cafeteria and noticed the picture of a sign labeled 'Menu Labeling Symbols'.
As I occassionaly participate in pot lucks and similar, ...
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What is a substitute for half-and-half cream?
I need to know if there is a substitute for half-and-half (~10%) cream because I am baking a cake without it and I am allergic to it.
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