Description

Allergy to chickpea has been much less frequently reported than to peanut or soybean. The symptoms of chickpea allergic individuals are similar to those of other food allergies with urticaria (hives) and other reactions of the skin as the most common symptoms. Allergy to chickpea is associated with allergy to other legumes with allergy to lentil being the most frequently reported cross-reaction.

Pre-Information

No specific preparation required but clinical history format is mandatory.