Pseudo-allergies

Pseudo-allergic reactions are inflammatory reactions that are based on the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells and basophilic granulocytes that is not mediated by IgE antibodies. Food colourings and additives, medicinal product excipients, medications and natural food ingredients may trigger pseudo-allergy. The individual evidence of pseudoallergic reactions is detected in vitro using the basophilic activation test (BAT).