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A retrospect study into the utility of allergen components in walnut allergy.
Authors: Mew R, Toit GD, Borres M, Sjölander S.
- Journals: Pecans, Pediatr Allergy Immunol
- Pages: 1081-5
- Volume: June
- Year: 2016
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Walnut (Juglans regia) and Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) are members of the Juglandaceae family. Walnut and pecan appear similar and share high protein homology with the result that most walnut allergic individuals are also allergic to pecan nut. Walnut is a common allergy in tree nut allergic individuals in the United States and the United Kingdom (1) and has been associated with severe and fatal reactions. The diagnosis of a nut allergy has been shown to negatively influence quality of life (2). However, walnut and pecan nut are a healthy source of protein and found in a variety of foods. Unlike many other nuts, walnut and pecan are easily shelled and therefore free from contamination with other nuts and safe for consumption if walnut and pecan tolerant. It is important therefore to accurately diagnose the presence of allergy or tolerance to walnut and/or pecan in individuals where food allergy is suspected.