Scientists estimate that approximately 2-3 % of adults and 6-8 % of children suffer from food allergies as well as the huge number of persons with food intolerances, their prevalence is difficult to estimate, due to missing studies. Different to food intolerances, real food allergies are highly dangerous for patients, because they are caused by errant immune reactions. These reactions are usually triggered by proteins; allergic subjects are already sensitized to these proteins.

In this context, hidden allergens are dangerous due to their appearance, for example in convenience food or as unintended contaminations of food during storage and production.

To safe allergic subjects from undesired consumption of allergens, the food labeling regulation of the EU was passed. This EU-regulation is continuously updated and revised (EU-regulation 1169/2011). Since November 2005 food producers are committed to label ingredients, which can cause allergies or intolerances.

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