Allergic reactions

There are two forms of banana allergy. One is oral allergy syndrome which causes itching and swelling in the mouth or throat within one hour after ingestion and is related to birch tree and other pollen allergies. The other is related to latex allergies and causes urticaria and potentially serious upper gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Fruit:

Here are lists of fruits considered edible in some cuisines - Fruits of temperate climates are almost universally borne on trees or woody shrubs or liana - The Family Rosaceae dominates the temperate fruits, both in numbers and in importance - In non-technical usage, berry means any small fruit that can be eaten whole and lacks objectionable seeds - Some fruits native to Asia or of Asian Origin.

Apple:

Cultivars vary in their yield and the ultimate size of the tree, even when grown on the same rootstock - The trees are susceptible to a number of fungal and bacterial diseases and insect pests - At least 55 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with a value of about $10 billion - Different cultivars of apples have a distinct different taste, and this can be separated into two separate factors of flavour and texture. - An old proverb attests to the health benefits of the fruit: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."