Coconut Allergy

hi

Change of Subject

Been to allergy Clinic recently been told that a coconut allergy is rare Has anyone else got a Coconut allergy

[iforget]

I don't have but my Mum does - she is also allergic to plums.

Apparently a food allergy to coconut is less common (coconut was considered a hypoallergenic foodstuff) but allergic reactions to skin products (creams, shower gels, shampoos etc ) containing coconut are far more common.

At least once you have identified what causes the allergy you can steps to avoid it....although if you eat a lot of processed/packaged foods you will find thatcoconut oils are commonly used in a lot of products so it might involve a LOT of label reading to figure it out

[Hidden]

Yep got that one too

[Danslatete]

Capsicum, all peppers and chillis etc. have to watch creams etc as well as crisps, sauces the usual. My daughter is the same.

[Hidden]

Eggs, Tea and sesame too also have a reaction to some brands of chocolate

[gr33nmind]

I love the smell & taste of coconuts. I also use coconut oil to cook wt, because it is a healthy kind of fat. I would really hate it, if I became allergic to them.