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sesame — What It Is, Where It Hides, and How to Avoid It
Everything you need to know about sesame — where it's found, common symptoms, hidden sources, and how Allerwise helps you avoid it.
● Allergen Details
| What is sesame?
Sesame seeds and sesame oil come from the sesame plant and are used widely in Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. Sesame is now classified as a major allergen in the EU, the UK, and the US.
| Where is sesame found?
Sesame is obvious in tahini, hummus, sesame buns, halva, and sesame oil, but also in baked goods, crackers, granola bars, sushi, falafel, and many spice blends.
| Common symptoms of sesame allergy
Reactions can be severe: hives, swelling, vomiting, breathing difficulty, and anaphylaxis. Sesame allergy is often lifelong.
| How Allerwise helps you avoid sesame
Allerwise scans for sesame seeds, sesame oil, tahini, and gingelly across the ingredient list, including hidden sources in spice mixes and seasonings.
Avoid sesame with Allerwise
Identifying sesame in food products can be challenging and time-consuming. Allerwise makes this process simple and reliable.
- ▮ Instantly scan product barcodes to check for sesame
- ▲ Get immediate alerts for sesame and potential cross-contamination
- ↻ Keep a history of scanned products for future reference