Sesame allergy and its seven recognised allergens worldwide
What it found
Sesame allergy is a growing global health concern.
Reactions are driven by IgE antibodies and can range from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.
What they found
Studies in people
Type of reaction
Sesame allergy is mainly driven by IgE-mediated reactions. These can range from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.
Other findings
Seven sesame allergens
Seven sesame allergens have been officially recognised by the World Health Organization and the International Union of Immunological Societies.
Health benefits of seeds
Sesame seeds offer a range of health benefits, including protection against high blood pressure, cognitive decline and diabetes, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Detection methods
Recent advances in detection include biosensors, mass spectrometry, immunopathology and nucleic acid-based methods.
What the authors conclude
“This review serves as a gateway for further research and supports the development of hypoallergenic sesame products.”
Also in their conclusions
- They say the review serves as a gateway for further research.
- They say it supports the development of hypoallergenic sesame products.
How it was done
Sesame seeds are eaten for many health reasons, but allergy to them is becoming a significant global health concern.
What it can’t tell you
- We summarised it from the abstract only.
- This is a review of existing work, so it does not report new tests in people or animals.
- It does not show how common sesame allergy is in any one country.
Who paid
- Authors work at
- Southeast University, China; McGill University, Canada
The paper
- Title
- Beyond anaphylaxis: a multidimensional exploration of sesame allergy in a globalized world
- Type
- ReviewThe authors read earlier studies and describe what they found. It isn’t a new study.
- Evidence
- Studies in people
- Summarised from
- Abstract only
- Cite
- Henric Rennie G, Yao Y, Jiang L, et al (2026). Beyond anaphylaxis: a multidimensional exploration of sesame allergy in a globalized world. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition. doi:10.1080/10408398.2025.2556481PubMed 40965232DOI
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