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Post by dsm1212 on Jul 4, 2023 22:09:21 GMT 1
I have a family member very allergic to anise, even a small bite of it baked into something like an italian biscotti and she breaks out in a rash. But, she has been eating KFC since she was a kid (~1975) with no effect. Maybe there is some variation of anise that is OK but she has reacted to both seeds and leaf.
I know there are allergies to some of the other potential ingredients, but this might be the only one that includes some high sensitivity cases.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2023 23:00:52 GMT 1
Hi dsm1212, I have quite a few severe allergies myself unfortunately. Food allergies can develop at any stage in life, including during infancy, childhood, or adulthood. In some cases, individuals may outgrow certain food allergies as they get older, especially allergies to milk, eggs, wheat, and soy.
If you can say with certainty that your family member suffered from an anise allergy back in 1975, next I would ask if she only had corporate KFC or 99X Chicken maybe, assuming that only the latter actually contained real herbs and spices in the 70s.
There are anise-flavoured extracts available that do not contain real anise. These extracts are typically made using artificial or synthetic flavours to mimic the taste of anise without using the actual ingredient. So at the end of the day, Anise could still be part of the OR, which I don't believe at this point, and your family member wouldn't have noticed.
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Post by Silver on Jul 4, 2023 23:50:02 GMT 1
Although Anise may taste licorice-like, anise is not licorice. You can be allergic to actual licorice (the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant), or you can be allergic to Anise (the Pimpinella anisum plant). Those allergic to the Anise plant are often also allergic to Carrot, Parsley, Fennel, Caraway, Dill, Coriander Seed, Cumin, and Celery.
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Post by smallgree on Jul 5, 2023 17:25:27 GMT 1
And dsm1212 could actually be correct.
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Post by dsm1212 on Jul 8, 2023 14:29:47 GMT 1
Is possible it developed over time. We figured out what her allergy was about 30 years ago after she tasted an anise leaf and ended up in the hospital. After that we put together why other things had caused a small response for years. As far as I know she has no other allergies.
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2023 14:47:27 GMT 1
Is possible it developed over time. We figured out what her allergy was about 30 years ago after she tasted an anise leaf and ended up in the hospital. After that we put together why other things had caused a small response for years. As far as I know she has no other allergies. Is she also allergic to any of Carrot, Parsley, Fennel, Caraway, Dill, Coriander Seed, Cumin, and Celery? Is the allergy specific to the molecule called Anethole?
The crushed seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant (I.E., Anise Seeds) are often used for seasoning cakes, fruit dishes, pastries, cheeses, bread, cookies, Asian foods, and more. Is she similarly reacting to any of these?
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2023 14:51:35 GMT 1
Jollibee Chickenjoy 100% assuredly uses Fennel or Anise Seeds, as it's primary seasoning ingredient is '5-Spice Powder'. Is she allergic to Jollibee Chickenjoy, or to anything containing 5-Spice Powder?
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2023 15:07:54 GMT 1
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2023 19:38:14 GMT 1
Your allergic family member better never eat a Pizza. I'm eating a 'Connie's' frozen organic Pizza as I'm typing this, and to my taste buds it is rife with Anethole.
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Post by dsm1212 on Jul 9, 2023 20:00:56 GMT 1
Is possible it developed over time. We figured out what her allergy was about 30 years ago after she tasted an anise leaf and ended up in the hospital. After that we put together why other things had caused a small response for years. As far as I know she has no other allergies. Is she also allergic to any of Carrot, Parsley, Fennel, Caraway, Dill, Coriander Seed, Cumin, and Celery? Is the allergy specific to the molecule called Anethole?
The crushed seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant (I.E., Anise Seeds) are often used for seasoning cakes, fruit dishes, pastries, cheeses, bread, cookies, Asian foods, and more. Is she similarly reacting to any of these?
She has not been allergic to the others you list. The doctor asked her about celery once but it's been OK. Yes we watch for anise in anything or she has a problem. Italian biscotti for example are an issue. |
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