Allergic Diseases in Childhood and Food Additives.
- Author:
Jae Won OH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jaewonoh@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Atopic dermatitis;
Food allergy;
Food additives
- MeSH:
Antioxidants;
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Food Additives;
Food Hypersensitivity;
Hypersensitivity;
Sweetening Agents
- From:Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Disease
2010;20(4):212-218
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Many different additives are added to the food which we consume and the number of additives are estimated ranges from 2,000 to 20,000. These substances include preservatives, stabilizers, conditioners, thickeners, colorings, flavorings, sweeteners, and antioxidants. Despite the multitude of additives known, only a surprisingly small number have been associated with hypersensitivity reactions.
