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f347 Quinoa
f347 Quinoa Scientific Information
Display Name:
Quinoa
Allergen code:
f347
Family:
Amaranthaceae (Chenopodiaceae)
Latin Name:
Chenopodium quinoa
Other Names:
Quinoa
WHO/ICD-11 code:
XM3XH8
(ICD-11 is currently under implementation by WHO and the ICD-11 codes displayed in the encyclopedia may not yet be available in all countries)
Molecular Aspects
No allergens from this plant have yet been characterized.
Cross-reactivity
An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the genus could be expected but has not been described to date (1). Closely related family members include the weed Goosefoot or Lamb's quarters, which may be of relevance for pollen exposure.
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Last Reviewed- April 2022
References
- Yman L. Botanical relations and immuno-logical cross-reactions in pollen allergy. 2nd ed. Pharmacia Diagnostics AB. Uppsala. Sweden. 1982: ISBN 91-970475-09
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