[Sca-cooks] Hidden sources of food allergens

[Huette von Ahrens]

True.  I am allergic to capsicum peppers.  Which isn't a problem at a truly period
feast, as all capsicum peppers are New World.  But in the modern world, it is a huge
problem as many of the world's cuisines dote on the stuff.  If I am in a restaurant
or dining at a friend's or relative's house, I have to question thoroughly what is
in each dish.  Last year, a cousin's daughter graduated from high school and when I
went to her celebration, there was a huge spread of food.  And what did I get to eat?
Taco chips with no salsa or dip and refried beans.  Those were the only dishes that
had no peppers in them.  And I have come to dread potlucks.  Too many times the only
dish I can eat is the dish I brought. And when I was working, I used to eat the Weight 
Watcher's and Lean Cuisine entrees for my lunch, as they were low calorie and very filling.
But I had to be very very careful and read the ingredients lists.  About 75% of 
any prepackaged and prepared food has some form of capsicum pepper in it, especially
bell peppers.  Sigh.  Capsicum peppers weren't on that list either.

Huette

--- "Laura C. Minnick" <lcm at jeffnet.org> wrote:

> Hmm. Avocado is not on the list, but then, it is not likely to turn up at 
> an SCA feast. Melons are possible though, and I'm been reacting to them 
> too, so I've quit eating them.
> 
> I do feel sorry for the nuts/wheat/peanuts/etc folks- it really does tend 
> to limit your food choices if you use any processed foods. I suppose that's 
> an argument for eating fresh everything.
> 
> 'Lainie
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