Description

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) seed allergy affects an estimated 0.1–0.2% of the general population, with higher prevalence in the Middle East and other regions where sesame is a staple in traditional foods. Reports of sesame seed allergies have risen in the 21st century, possibly due to increased exposure to sesame-containing foods or heightened awareness of the allergy. This growing prevalence has prompted more countries to require food labels to clearly identify sesame ingredients and highlight potential allergy risks. In the United States, sesame became the ninth food allergen requiring mandatory labeling as of January 1, 2023.

An allergic reaction to sesame is an immune hypersensitivity to proteins and lipophilic proteins found in sesame seeds and sesame-based products, including food-grade sesame oil. Symptoms can develop rapidly within minutes or more gradually over several days. Rapid reactions may include anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment with epinephrine. Slower-onset symptoms may involve atopic dermatitis or esophageal inflammation. In many countries, sesame is now required to be labeled on food products, alongside the eight most common food allergens responsible for 90% of allergic reactions: cow’s milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and soybeans.

Our sesame extract can be used for applications such as:

• • As a diagnostic marker
  • Investigate the development of sesame allergy
  • Develop a therapy against sesame allergy

Our main focus is the production of mites, insects and their allergens. Our founders and leading scientists have pharmaceutical, biological and biochemical backgrounds. With over 25 years of experience and an extensive knowledge about mites and insects Citeq is more than just a supplier of allergen source material. We strive for an academic collaboration with our customers in order to achieve the best possible results in research, diagnostics and immunotherapy. We are very pleased to now also contribute to the world of food allergy.