Hazelnuts are the edible nuts of the hazel tree and include nuts derived from species of the Corylus genus, particularly Corylus avellana. Hazelnut allergy can manifest with a wide range of symptoms, from mild oral allergic reactions or urticaria to severe, life-threatening systemic reactions, including anaphylaxis or bronchial asthma. Hazelnut allergy is one of the most common tree nut allergies, with the majority of reported cases occurring in children. Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), the presence of hazelnuts in food products must be declared on product labels.
AlerTox Sticks Hazelnut is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of hazelnut allergen in food products, kitchens, and food manufacturing facilities.
Assay Time: 10 minutes.