What do all fruits have in common? Like vitamin/mineral wise.?

Question

I was wondering what all fruits have in common. Every time I eat fruits like bananas, strawberries, avocados, etc, my lips and/or throat itch. I think I have food allergies, but I'm not quite sure. Sometimes when I eat tofu the same thing happens too, and soy. I REALLY love the taste of fruits, but I can't eat them, and that's a big let down. I was just wondering what ingredients in the fruits makes my lips/throat itch. Thanks for your time, I appreciate it.

Answer 1

This is called oral allergy syndrome. Some people have problems with raw vegetables also. You are allergic to an enzyme that is destroyed by cooking. I used to be allergic to almost all raw fruits and vegetables. Just getting the juice on my hands would make me break out in a rash. This is known to be linked with pollen allergies. After being on desensitation shots for hayfever for 5 years, my allergy to raw fruits and vegetables went away! I'll bet you have hayfever too.