Rice is a staple food for about half of the world's population, with over 8,000 varieties classified by grain length and processing type. Brown rice contains more nutrients such as proteins, calcium, iron, and vitamins than white rice, which loses some beneficial components during processing. The test allows detection of allergic reactions to rice and assessment of sensitization risk.
Rice is widely used in cooking in various forms: boiled, steamed, fried, as flour for baking, porridges, soups, pilaf, alcoholic beverages, etc. Rice allergy is more common in East Asian countries but also occurs in Europe and the USA. Possible symptoms include allergic urticaria to both raw and cooked rice. In some cases, cross-reactivity with other cereals, fruits, and vegetables is observed, requiring comprehensive diagnosis and management. People with wheat allergy or celiac disease can generally safely consume rice and rice flour.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization level to rice allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.