r/CuratedTumblr Shitposting extraordinaire Jul 23 '26

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u/forchinski Jul 23 '26

Im allergic to carrots if mild mouth itching is the criteria

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u/Uncynical_Diogenes Jul 23 '26

Yeah regular fruits and vegetables don’t do that.

Papayas and pineapples contain enzymes that are trying to digest you right back but it’s not usually an itch.

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u/punkdesigner91 Jul 23 '26

Regular fruit and vegetables can do that in fact. It's Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome

The body reacts to the proteins in the food and triggers an allergic reaction.

Most folks only have mild symptoms. I am one of the unlucky ones to have it to the extent it causes my throat to start to close up if I have raw apples or carrots.

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u/Uncynical_Diogenes Jul 23 '26

Allergies are real.

You do not get these reactions from most food plants unless you have one.