Key words on labels that may indicate the presence of egg or egg products include albumin, dried egg solids, egg solids, ovomucin, and vitellin. Certain grain products such as wheat, corn, oats, rye barley, and rice are known to cause allergic reactions. Buckwheat, although not a cereal grain, also can be an allergen. If a child is allergic to wheat, it may be difficult to avoid because wheat contains gluten, which is used in a wide variety of baked products. Key words that indicate the presence of wheat include modified food starch, flour, enriched flour, and self-rising flour.
Corn is another common allergy-producing food.
It is found in cereals, oils, sweeteners, and starches. It is used as a filler, extender, and thickener in many foods. People vary as to the type of corn they are allergic to. Some cannot eat corn in any form but pure corn sugar. Generally, corn oil is the least offensive food, while corn syrup is the most offensive.