[Vision2020] Fw: Autoclaving May Reduce Peanut Allergic Reactions

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Date: 02/18/14 08:49
Subject: [Spam 4.72] Autoclaving May Reduce Peanut Allergic Reactions

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Autoclaving May Reduce Peanut Allergic Reactions
Different approach to roasting might help reduce reactivity
 Treating peanuts with heat and pressure might help reduce allergic reactions to proteins in this popular legume, recent research suggests. Autoclaving peanuts for 30 minutes resulted in a significant decrease in the capacity of peanut allergens to bind to immunoglobulin-E (IgE), an international team of researchers reported.

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