(5) Potential Cross ReactivityĪn extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the Rosaceae family (almond, apple, apricot, peach, etc.), and more specifically of the genus Rubus (cloudberry, dewberry, raspberry), could be expected, but this has not been documented as yet. Lipid transfer proteins concentrate in the pericarp (skin) of the fruit, whereas the pulp contains lower amounts of this allergen. The following allergens have been characterised: The oil may be used in perfumery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

An edible gum is obtained from the apricot tree trunk. But the roasted pits are used in confections and to flavour liqueurs. The kernels are poisonous until roasted, since they have high concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides, which are found in most stone fruit seeds, bark, and leaves. The durable and handsome wood is used for tools. Dried apricots are usually treated with sulphur dioxide to preserve their colour and to prevent spoilage.Ī green dye can be obtained from the leaves and the fruit. (1)Īpricot is sold fresh, canned or dried. The oval single seed (pit) is enclosed in a hard stony shell, often called a ‘stone’, with a grainy, smooth texture, except for 3 ridges running down the same side the stone falls out easily when the fruit is halved. Apricot ranges in colour from pale yellow to brilliant orange, often tinged red on the side most exposed to the sun its surface is usually pubescent. The apricot fruit is a drupe similar to its relative, peach, but smaller, 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter (larger in some modern cultivars). The flowers are 2-4.5 cm in diameter, with 5 white-to-pinkish petals they are produced singly or in pairs in early spring, before the leaves. The leaves are ovate, 5-9 cm long and 4-8 cm wide, with a rounded base, a pointed tip and a finely serrated margin. The apricot tree grows 8 to 12 m in height.

It now thrives in most temperate climates, and ranks fifth in worldwide deciduous fruit production. It most probably originated in northern and western China and Central Asia.

Settle WA.Apricot is a species of Prunus, classified with the plum in the subgenus Prunus. Pollen-Fruit/Vegetable Cross Reactivity Pollensįruits: banana, melons (cantaloupe, honeydew & watermelon), persimmon Vegetables: cucumber, tomato, zucchini, pumpkin Herbs / Spices: Chamomile tea extract ( Matricaria recutita Other: latexįruits: apple, apricot, cherry, kiwi, lychee fruit, nectarine orange, peach, pear, persimmon, plum, strawberry Vegetables: carrot, celery, parsnip, potato, zucchini Herbs / Spices: Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum), Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare), Parsley ( Petroselinum hortense) Nuts and seeds: almond, hazelnutįruits: apple, apricot, cherry, kiwi, nectarine, orange, peach, pear, persimmon, plum Vegetables: carrot, celery, white potato Herbs / Spices: Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare), Parsley ( Petroselinum hortense) Nuts and seeds: almon, hazelnutįruits: kiwi, melon, orange, peach Vegetables: celery, Swiss chard, tomato, potato, buckwheat, wheat Herbs / Spices: Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare) Nuts and seeds: peanut Other: Latexįruits: apple, kiwi, melon Vegetables: carrot, celery, lettuce Herbs / Spices: anise seeds, Caraway seeds ( Carum carvi), Chamomile tea extract ( Matricaria recutita, Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum), cumin extract, Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare), Parsley ( Petroselinum hortense) Nuts and seeds: almond, hazelnut, peanut, pistachio, sunflower seed, poppy seed Other: honey, latexįruits: apple, banana, cherry, kiwi, melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, muskmelon), papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, tomato Vegetables: avocado, carrot, celery, white potato Nuts and seeds: almond, chestnut, hazelnutĭairy: cow's milk Meat: lamb, pork Other: cat danderĭairy: cow's milk Meat: beef Other: cat epithelia, dog danderĮggs: duck, goose, seagull and turkey egg Other: pet bird dander, avian feathers and meatįish: mollusks (abalone, clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, squid) Other: dust mite, cockroachįish: lobster, snail and shrimp Other: cockroach and other insectsīaker's or Brewer's yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisia), Candida albicans, raw mushroom Other: latex ( Hevea brasiliensis), Fruit fly ( Drosophila melanogaster)

Carrot allergy cross reactivity