FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sulphites/Sulphur dioxide This is often used as a preservative in dried fruit, meat products, soft drinks and vegetables as well as in wine and beer.

Detailed explanation-2: -More than 160 foods have been identified to cause food allergies in sensitive individuals.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are the 4 types of allergic reactions? Type I (Immediate hypersensitivity), Type II(Cytotoxic reaction), Type III(Immune complex reaction), and Type IV (Delayed hypersensitivity) reactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -While many different foods can cause allergic reactions, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identifies eight foods as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.