Tomato is one of the most common foods in the routine of many people, but it is also a fruit that can cause allergies. That's because it contains a substance derived from salicylic acid that usually causes strong reactions in sensitive people. As many still have doubts about tomato allergy, we will discuss a little about this problem and how to deal with it. If you like health tips, read this text in full.
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The difference between allergy and intolerance
Although many people report feeling unwell after consuming tomatoes or products containing this ingredient, they are not always allergic. In most cases, what happens is a food intolerance, with milder reactions than allergies. Check out the difference between the two below:
- Allergy: symptoms appear quickly after consumption in any quantity;
- Intolerance: the intensity of the symptoms depends on the amount of food that has been consumed.
How to deal with tomato reactions?
Pizza, pasta, vinaigrette, ketchup and many other common foods in Brazilian homes need to be avoided by those who are sensitive to tomatoes. If you have strong reactions after eating tomatoes, it's best to take extra precautions. See some of them:
1. Avoid eating soups outside the home
As tomatoes go well with vegetables and tend to create thick sauces, they are often used to make soups. So, avoid consuming them when you don't know the origin, like canned or restaurant soups.
2. Beware of processed foods
Flavored ultra-processed foods, such as beef and chicken flavored noodles, usually have tomatoes in their composition.
3. Pay attention to meat dishes
When eating in restaurants, if you cannot ask what the dish is made of, avoid eating meat, as most of it is prepared with tomatoes.
4. Change pasta sauces
Instead of eating pasta with tomato or Bolognese sauce, you can opt for other types of sauce, such as white sauce and pesto.
