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Is it possible to be allergic to a fruit's seed but not the actual fruit?

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Yes: Some people are allergis to pumpkin seeds but not the pumpkin, the seeds have proteins that one becomes allergic to.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 2/27/2013

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