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FDA Top-9 Allergen Reference

The 9 major US allergens and the derivative names each one hides behind on labels. Search any allergen or ingredient word.

⚠ This is a reference of names published on the lists below — not a safety verdict. A name not listed here can still indicate an allergen, and recipes change. Always read the full ingredient label and the manufacturer's “Contains” statement.

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Milk

· 22 names

milkbutterbuttermilkcaseincaseinatesodium caseinatecalcium caseinatewheylactoselactalbuminlactoglobulinlactoferrinrennet caseincurdsgheecreamcustardhalf-and-halfmilk solidsnougatrecaldentdiacetyl

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Egg

· 14 names

eggalbuminalbumenglobulinlivetinlysozymeovalbuminovomucinovomucoidovovitellinvitellinmayonnaisemeringuesurimi

‘Lecithin’ is usually soy but can be egg-derived — verify.

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Peanut

· 10 names

peanutarachis oilgroundnutground nutbeer nutmandelonamonkey nutgooberartificial nutmixed nuts

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Tree nut

· 18 names

almondwalnutcashewpecanpistachiohazelnutfilbertbrazil nutmacadamiapine nutpignolimarzipanpralinegiandujanut mealnut butternut pastenut oil

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Soy

· 14 names

soysoyasoybeanedamamemisonattoshoyutamaritempehtofusoy lecithintextured vegetable proteintvphydrolyzed soy protein

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Wheat / Gluten

· 19 names

wheatdurumeinkornemmerkamutspeltfarrosemolinabulgurfarinagrahamseitantriticalecouscousbranglutenvital wheat glutenhydrolyzed wheat proteinmalt

‘Malt’ is usually from barley (also gluten). Oats are gluten-free only if certified.

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Fish

· 17 names

fishanchovyanchoviessurimiworcestershirecaviarroefish saucenam plafish gelatinbouillabaissecodsalmontunatilapiabasspollock

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Shellfish

· 20 names

shellfishcrabcrawfishcrayfishlobsterlangousteprawnshrimpcrevettescampikrillclammusseloysterscallopsquidcalamarioctopusescargotsnail

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Sesame

· 9 names

sesamebennegingellysesamolsesamumtahinihalvahhalvahummus

Sesame became the 9th FDA major allergen on Jan 1, 2023 (FASTER Act).

Source: FDA — Food Allergies (FALCPA + FASTER Act) and FARE — Common Allergens (avoidance lists). Sesame became the 9th major allergen on Jan 1, 2023 under the FASTER Act. Informational only, not medical advice.