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The incidence of allergic reactions to mycoprotein is exceptionally low (1 in 9 million packages) compared to common allergens, making it a safe novel protein source.
You can safely consume mycoprotein. The risk of an allergic reaction is extremely low (1 in 9 million packages), making it a safe option for most people.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Examination of these self-reported data, both real and extrapolated, indicates that although mycoprotein may be allergenic, the rate of allergic reactions is extremely low—1 in 9 million packages.
Why this rating
Based on a large database of reported illnesses over 15 years and systematic reviews.
Source
Mycoprotein: The Future of Nutritious Nonmeat Protein, a Symposium Review
Tim J. A. Finnigan et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2019
DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzz021
narrative_reviewCited 234×
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