Chocolate Allergies: The Causes And Prevention Types
Tim Bock | February 15, 2010
Many reactions to chocolate are caused by an intolerance or allergy to one or more of the other ingredients or food additives in chocolate. These include soy lecithin, milk, corn syrup, gluten, nuts, flavorings and dyes. While they are not intentional additives, trace amounts of rat and mouse droppings, as well as cockroach and other insect parts, are occasionally found in some chocolates. If any of the chocolate allergy symptoms that are given here is observed after eating chocolate, one should consult the doctor who can identify the component of the chocolate that triggers the allergic reaction with the help of skin tests, blood tests, etc. Strictly follow the instructions provided by the doctor to prevent further occurrence of chocolate allergy. You may not have to stop eating chocolates forever if you have allergy to chocolate, your doctor may suggest that you eat those chocolates that do not contain certain ingredients which can cause allergic reactions. In that case, you just have to read the labels of the chocolate before buying it.
