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Types of Allergens - Markdown

Allergens are classified into various types including pollen, dust mites, food, fungi, and insects. Based on the systematic classification by the WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee, their molecular characteristics and clinical significance have been elucidated. In Japan, there are labeling requirements for 8 specified allergenic ingredients, with full implementation of walnut labeling beginning in April 2025. Pollen allergens are categorized into three major groups: trees, grasses, and weeds, while dust mite allergens include major groups such as Der p and Der f.

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| code | slug | name | description | category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| P01 | tree-pollen | Tree Pollen | Allergens from tree pollen. | Pollen Allergen |
| P02 | grass-pollen | Grass Pollen | Allergens from grass pollen such as Poaceae family. | Pollen Allergen |
| P03 | weed-pollen | Weed Pollen | Allergens from weed pollen. | Pollen Allergen |
| D01 | house-dust-mite | House Dust Mite | Allergens from dust mites living in house dust. | Indoor Allergen |
| F01 | milk | Milk | Allergens contained in milk and dairy products. | Food Allergen |
| F02 | egg | Egg | Allergens contained in eggs. | Food Allergen |
| F03 | wheat | Wheat | Allergens contained in wheat. | Food Allergen |
| F04 | peanut | Peanut | Allergens contained in peanuts. | Food Allergen |
| F05 | shrimp | Shrimp | Allergens contained in shrimp. | Food Allergen |
| F06 | crab | Crab | Allergens contained in crab. | Food Allergen |
| F07 | buckwheat | Buckwheat | Allergens contained in buckwheat. | Food Allergen |
| F08 | walnut | Walnut | Allergens contained in walnut. | Food Allergen |
| F09 | fish | Fish | Allergens contained in fish. | Food Allergen |
| F10 | soybean | Soybean | Allergens contained in soybean. | Food Allergen |
| F11 | sesame | Sesame | Allergens contained in sesame. | Food Allergen |
| F12 | tree-nuts | Tree Nuts | Allergens contained in tree nuts such as almonds and cashews. | Food Allergen |
| I01 | insect-venom | Insect Venom | Allergens from venom of bees, wasps, and hornets. | Animal Allergen |
| I02 | pet-dander | Pet Dander | Allergens from pet dander and saliva of dogs, cats, etc. | Animal Allergen |
| M01 | mold | Mold | Allergens from mold spores and mycelium. | Fungal Allergen |
| L01 | latex | Latex | Allergens contained in natural rubber latex. | Other Allergen |