AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Specification 3.5.1.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Dietary, Cultural, and Ethical ChoicesA food allergy involves the immune system reacting to an allergen. Reactions may include hives, itching, swelling and breathing difficulties, and can be life-threatening. The specified examples are nuts, egg, milk, wheat, fish and shellfish.