Thirty years have passed since the concept of latex-fruit syndrome (LFS) was first introduced. Since then, this phenomenon, characterized by cross-reactivity between natural latex rubber allergens and certain fruit allergens, has been extensively ...
I only found out about kiwis because of Hi Chews candies. Apparently they really do use real fruit juice 🤣 Noticed that my candy tasted like “burning” and thought I should probably stop. Some juice with kiwi a few months later made me get checked out by the doc to be sure.
The doctor told me I could eat as much as I want, I’d just be uncomfortable. But there was no risk of death. Antihistamines would probably help, but like you I find it easy enough to just avoid them. Although seasonal allergies are starting to make me reconsider that…
I only found out about kiwis because of Hi Chews candies. Apparently they really do use real fruit juice 🤣 Noticed that my candy tasted like “burning” and thought I should probably stop. Some juice with kiwi a few months later made me get checked out by the doc to be sure.
The doctor told me I could eat as much as I want, I’d just be uncomfortable. But there was no risk of death. Antihistamines would probably help, but like you I find it easy enough to just avoid them. Although seasonal allergies are starting to make me reconsider that…