July 24, 2012

Casein Levels in Commercial Wines Not Enough to Elicit Allergic Reaction in Milk Allergy-Stricken Adults

 Food allergies are very common in both children and adults, and some fear that wine can be a potential allergenic threat to certain individuals. From the alcohol in the wine to the chemicals and reagents used in the winemaking process, determining levels of potential allergens in wine for labeling and warning purposes has become the main concern spearheading several legislative measures in Europe and elsewhere all over the globe.