Tackling Food Allergies at The Source
Published:17 Nov.2020 Source:Crop Science
Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some kind of food allergy. These allergies cost a whopping $25 billion in health care each year. Then there’s the time lost at school or work. And there’s the risk of serious complications, even death.
It’s critical to find ways to reduce the suffering caused by food allergies. Food processing already spend a lot of effort to label products so people can avoid items they’re allergic to. But what if we could do better? What if we could enjoy the foods we like without worrying they might trigger a health crisis? That’s the focus of Eliot Herman’s work.