Previously, British tabloid Daily Mail reported that hundreds of people may be allergic to coffee due to grain grinding. The Russian doctor noted that allergic reactions are possible, because the body of the cockroach contains the protein tropomyosin, as in molluscs and crustaceans. And it is a strong allergen.
According to Kashukh, “at least 10% of the fragments of various insects account for a bag of coffee beetles.” And this is considered the norm, because, on the one hand, insect particles by themselves are not harmful to a person and cannot be protected by 100%; On the other hand, allergies can occur, but mainly in people who react to seafood.
“The cockroach body contains tropomyosin – protein, which is also produced in molluscs and crustaceans. Tropomyosin is a very strong allergen that is not destroyed during the heat process. Therefore, ground coffee with cockroach parts can cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to mussels, oysters, shrimp, crayfish and other similar products,” he said.
In the event of an allergic reaction, a person may begin to develop tingling in the tongue and mouth, develop edema, itching throughout the body or in individual areas, as well as abdominal pain, he said. In this case, it is necessary to take antihistamines, and if the symptoms do not go away, it is worth seeking medical help as soon as possible.
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Source: Ferra
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