Boiling Shrimp May Stop Shellfish Allergy

Researchers estimate 1 in 50 people living in the United States have an allergy to shrimp and other shellfish.

Tropomyosin a chemical found in shellfish is responsible for the allergic reaction.

But writing in the Journal of Food Science, scientists found boiling shrimp for 10 minutes may lower allergy triggers in shrimp and reduce allergic reactions in people.

Experts say this discovery will help diagnose shrimp allergies, especially among populations consuming a lot of shellfish.

Too bad shrimp sushi is so awesome!

Via Food Navigator.

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