A food allergy is defined as an abnormal immune response to a food. Although all foods have the potential to cause an allergic reaction, most food allergies are caused by 14 common food allergens.

PBDAs, such as drinks and yoghurts made from legumes (e.g., soy), oats, nuts (e.g., almonds), rice, or coconut, have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are often used as alternatives to ...

Recommendations driven by health, diversity, and values: Around half of nutrition professionals would recommend PBDAs to increase dietary diversity or address sustainability and ethical concerns.