Table 2.4-1. Common cross-reactivities between various allergens

Food

Cross-reaction

Percentage of reactions

Animal-source foods

Chicken/hen’s egg

Poultry

<5%

Cow’s milk

Veal/beef

~10%

Cow’s milk

Goat’s milk

~90%

Fish

Other fish

~50%

Plant-source foods

Peanuts

Legumes

<10%

Soy

Legumes

<5%

Wheat

Other cereals

~25%