Foods may contain sesame include that
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baked goods, Asian cuisine, breadcrumbs, cereals, chips, crackers, dipping sauces, etc. Looking for alternatives? Consider using poppy seeds in substitution. In addition, substitutes for regular sesame oil include olive, walnut, avocado, and peanut oils. What nutritional benefits does sesame provide? Sesame is a source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin b1, zinc, and fiber. How can we supplement these nutritional deficits with other foods? We can find all of these nutrients in other foods. But what foods? See the diagram below.
1. What food has been added to the list of top allergens by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consume Protection Act? a. Sesame Seed b. Kiwi c. Meat 2. What year was the last time an allergen was added to the list?
a. 2010 b. 2019 c. 2004
3. An allergen is an immune response to a typically harmless substance, stimulating the production of ___________. a. IgE b. IgF c. IgG 4. Later exposure to an allergen stimulates the secretion of what that initiates inflammation of the body? a. Immunoglobulins and Histamines b. Immunoglobulins and Cytokines c. Histamine and Cytokines 5. _________ shock is a potentially fatal allergic reaction.
Overall, Sesame is a new allergy that is gaining a lot of attention. In the case of a sesame allergy, here is how to help: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If available, use diagnosed medication, such as epinephrine (SickKidsStaff) . Christopher M. Warren, PhD. “Prevalence and Severity of Sesame Allergy in the United States.” JAMA Network Open, JAMA Network, 2 Aug. 2019, https://jamanetwork.com/ journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2740786. “Sesame Allergy and Food Labels.” Allergy & Asthma Network, 21 Oct. 2021, https:// allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/sesame-the-9th-food-allergen/.
a. Anaphylactic b. Hypothermic c. Food
6. True/False: Common reactions include hives, rash, itching, swelling in lips, tongue and mouth, congestion, wheezing, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. a. True b. False 7. True/False: You should avoid tahini if you have a sesame allergy. a. True b. False 8. __________ seeds can be used a substitute for sesame seeds a. Poppy b. Sesame c. Flower 9. True/False: Sesame seeds do not provide any nutritional benefits a. True b. False 10. If you suspect someone is having an allergic reaction, what do you do? a. Wait and watch b. Call 911 or take to nearest emergency room
“Sesame Allergen Labeling on FSIS Regulated Products.” ASKUSDA, 15 July 2022, https://ask. usda.gov/s/article/askFSIS-Public-Q-A-Sesame-allergen-labeling-on-FSIS-regulated-prod- ucts. “Sesame.” FoodAllergy.org, https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-es- sentials/common-allergens/sesame. SickKidsStaff. “AboutKidsHealth.” Anaphylaxis: How to Recognize and Respond to a Severe Allergic Reaction, Sick Kids, 23 Mar. 2021, https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=781&lan- guage=English.
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