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Marguerite, the Beloved

What is the chemical in peanuts that causes some people to be so allergic to them?

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Posted - September 4, 2016
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    Could be the P in the nut. :   ) ewwww

      September 4, 2016 9:29 AM MDT
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  • it's not a chemical. it's a protein, or proteins. they've identified at least 7 different proteins in peanuts that confer allergy.

      September 4, 2016 5:02 PM MDT
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