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Why do i have a stronger allergic reaction to raw versus cooked shellfish?
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Cooking alters food: In general, raw or minimally cooked foods have a higher risk to cause an allergy reaction. Cooking alters the allergy causing proteins in the food enough to reduce the reaction.
Answered 12/12/2018
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Shellfish allergy: The cooking process breaks down the allergenic proteins in the shellfish whereas the raw shellfish has 100% of the allergen when ingested.
Answered 10/4/2016
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