ALG-009
Sesame
Allergen · Also: Sesame seeds · Tahini · Sesame oil · Til · Gingelly · Benne
Sesame allergy is an increasingly recognised food allergy, now designated as a major allergen in the USA and several other countries. The allergy is often severe and persistent.
Found in
Tahini, Hummus, Bread rolls, Burger buns, Middle Eastern food, Asian cooking, Halva, Sesame oil, Snack bars
Daily intake limit
Must be avoided by allergic individuals
Body systems affected
Immune
IgE-mediated reactions ranging from localised skin reactions to systemic anaphylaxis
Digestive
Nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting in allergic individuals
What the research says
Sesame allergy affects ~0.2-0.7% of the population. It became the 9th major food allergen in the USA in 2023. Approximately 80% of patients with sesame allergy remain allergic for life.
Allergenic potential: High — Newly recognised major allergen in the USA (2023)
Metabolic effects: Sesame is a good source of calcium and healthy fats; substitutes should be considered if avoided
FDA Major allergen — declared on US food labels from 2023
EFSA Must be labelled on EU food products
WHO Recognised allergen
See this on your own food — instantly
Scan any label with FoodWize. Every additive, every risk, offline.