Treatment for accidental ingestion of<unk>  products by allergic individuals varies depending on the sensitivity of the person. An antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be prescribed. Prednisone may be prescribed to prevent a possible late phase Type I hypersensitivity reaction. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) may require treatment with a bronchodilator and epinephrine pen, i.e., an injection device designed to be used by a non-healthcare professional when emergency treatment is warranted. A second dose is needed in 16–35% of episodes. Avoiding<unk>  People with a confirmed<unk>  should avoid foods containing<unk> -sourced ingredients. In many countries, packaged food labels are required to list ingredients, and<unk>  is identified as an allergen. Many fast-food restaurants commonly use<unk>  protein in hamburger buns <unk>  flour), or as substitute meat <unk>  protein) preparations. Packaged foods, school meals, and restaurant foods may contain<unk>  ingredients. Some food contains<unk> -based ingredients that are not considered allergens under national regulations, and thus are not labeled, such as foods cooked in highly refined<unk>  oil, which is considered safe due to absence of<unk>  protein. Edamame is boiled or steamed immature<unk> beans in the pod Tempeh, traditionally wrapped in banana leaves, is made from fermented whole<unk> beans Textured<unk>  protein is used as a meat substitute or meat extender, often in school lunch programs Products containing<unk>  protein: * edamame (boiled or steamed immature<unk> bean pods) * hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) * hydrolyzed plant protein * miso * nattō * okara: pulp consisting of insoluble parts of the<unk> bean that remains after pureed<unk> beans are filtered in the production of<unk>  milk and tofu * shoyu sauce *<unk>  (Glycine max,<unk>  albumin,<unk>  fiber,<unk>  flour,<unk>  grits,<unk>  nuts,<unk>  sprouts) *<unk> bean (curd, granules) *<unk> bean butter (product similar to peanut butter) *<unk> bean margarine (vegetable shortening) *<unk>  protein (concentrate, isolate) *<unk>  milk *<unk>  sauce (tamari, teriyaki sauce) * tempeh (fermented whole<unk> beans) * textured vegetable protein (used as meat substitute or extender in school and prison meal programs) * tofu (prepared from<unk>  milk, coagulated, pressed to remove excess water) The following food additives may contain<unk>  protein: * flavoring (including natural and artificial) * prepared broths, including chicken broth, vegetable broth, and bouillon cubes * vegetable gum * fruit wax: Potentially allergenic proteins <unk> , peanut, dairy, wheat) may be combined with shellac to create a shiny coating on some fruits and vegetables. * vegetable starch * Mono- and diglyceride * Monosodium glutamate (MSG) Less-allergenic<unk>  derivatives Many foods that contain<unk>  are exempt from being labelled as a major allergen under US FDA regulations because they contain negligible<unk>  protein, and individuals with a mild allergy may not experience any symptoms when exposed. * Highly refined<unk> bean oil (vegetable oil): When tested, this product contains little to no<unk>  proteins. Note that<unk> bean oils extracted using only mechanical means (pressed or extruded) should still be avoided. *<unk>  lecithin: Usually derived from<unk> bean oil, presents minimal amounts of<unk>  protein. However, with few exceptions, the US FDA does not exempt<unk>  lecithin containing foods from its mandatory allergenic source labeling requirements. Non-food exposure to<unk>  Propofol (Diprivan, Propoven) is a commonly used intravenous sedative. Because it is only slightly soluble in water, it is incorporated into a lipid emulsion containing 10% refined<unk> bean oil and 1.2% highly purified egg lecithin. Product instructions state: "Diprivan Injectable Emulsion is contraindicated in patients with allergies to eggs, egg products,<unk> beans or<unk>  products." The potential allergenicity of the propofol emulsion is disputed. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, and to 2019 reviews, hives or systemic allergic reactions to propofol (including life-threatening anaphylaxis) may occur, but most of those instances are in people who do not have a<unk>  or egg allergy, and the vast majority of people with known<unk>  or egg allergies do not have a reaction to propofol. Protein contact dermatitis may occur in some individuals when a product containing<unk>  protein contacts skin. Cross-reactivity with dairy Infants – either still 100% breastfeeding or on infant formula – may be prone to a combined cow milk and<unk>  protein allergy referred to as milk<unk>  protein intolerance (MSPI). The Nebraska government states that<unk>  proteins from processed foods in the breast milk of nursing mothers may cause intolerance in infants. In opposition, one review stated that there was not yet sufficient clinical evidence to conclude that maternal dietary food avoidance during lactation would prevent or treat allergic symptoms from<unk>  in breastfed infants. Another review concluded that milk allergy occurred in 2-3% of infants, and declined with age, while<unk>  had an incidence of less than 1% in young children. The review indicated that 10-14% of infants and young children with confirmed cow milk allergy may also be sensitized to<unk> , but did not address whether the cause was two separate allergies or a cross-reaction due to a similarity in protein structure. There is no medication to treat MSPI or a<unk>  sensitivity in infants, but rather the breastfeeding mother can remove<unk>  foods from her diet. Dosage tolerance People with a mild<unk>  can tolerate small or moderate amounts of<unk>  protein: the typical dose needed to induce a strong allergic response in a person with a mild<unk>  is about 100 times higher than for many other food allergens. Individuals with a severe<unk>  may experience allergic reactions to even trace amounts of<unk> , such as found in<unk>  lecithin, but will rarely go into anaphylactic shock unless they have asthma, a peanut allergy or other complications.
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