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Asthma Drug Xolair Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Multiple Food Allergies

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The class of IgE-mediated food allergies includes 160 foods, with peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy and tree nuts being the most common ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost six percent of people in the US in 2021 had a food allergy. However, the treatment is restricted to peanut allergy.

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DBV craters on FDA’s peanut allergy immunotherapy rejection

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DBV Technologies’ long and tortuous path to an FDA verdict on its Viaskin Peanut allergy shot has led to another dead end. The rationale behind Viaskin Peanut is to expose people with peanut allergy to small, rising amounts of peanut protein – which acts as an allergen – to encourage the immune system to develop tolerance over time.

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Partake Foods Allergen-Friendly Snacks + Imagindairy Cow-Free Milk – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 50

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Food allergies are becoming more and more common, but that doesn’t mean those with allergies can’t enjoy a sweet treat. Using this approach allows the company to replicate real milk proteins — including, casein and whey, two of the key compounds responsible for the taste, texture and other properties of cow’s milk and its derivatives.

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The Lactose Free Ice Cream Revolution

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The lactose free ice cream features Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein in a delectable chocolate flavor. Notably, the whey protein used by Perfect Day is a recombinant form of traditional dairy protein. Consequently, this version of Breyers ice cream may not be suitable for individuals with dairy allergies.

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Pfizer and BioNTech Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy With Study Start of Next-Generation Vaccine Candidate Based on Enhanced Spike Protein Design

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Pfizer and BioNTech Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy With Study Start of Next-Generation Vaccine Candidate Based on Enhanced Spike Protein Design. Pfizer and BioNTech Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy With Study Start of Next-Generation Vaccine Candidate Based on Enhanced Spike Protein Design. deliesschef. Tue, 07/26/2022 - 17:41.

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Is Seed-Based the New Plant-Based?

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Seed-based foods are not only allergy-friendly but also have a strong nutritional profile, loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals. Chicago-based startup Blake’s Seed Based was founded in 2018 by Blake Sorenson, an athlete with a deathly nut allergy who was looking for an alternative to nut-containing snacks. 88 Acres Foods.

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These Dairy Innovations Meet Personal and Planetary Health Targets

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While dairy innovation has remained relatively stagnant over the last few decades, suppliers are beginning to realize the potential of new sources and specialty formulations to reduce fat and boost protein. Per 100 grams, Eatlean’s Original cheese contains 37 grams of protein, 169 calories, 2 grams of salt and 992 milligrams of calcium.

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