What are the safety concerns regarding avocados?
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Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Avocados contain enzymes called chitinases that can cause allergic reactions in people with sensitivity to latex. Therefore, individuals with latex sensitivity should avoid touching or eating avocados. The treatment of avocados with ethylene gas to induce ripening can increase the presence of these allergenic enzymes, therefore we recommend selecting organic avocadoes not treated with ethylene gas, as they have fewer allergy-causing compounds.
Avocados contain enzymes called chitinases that can cause allergic reactions in people with sensitivity to latex. Therefore, individuals with latex sensitivity should avoid touching or eating avocados. The treatment of avocados with ethylene gas to... More
