Courgette, or zucchini as it is known in the USA very rarely causes food allergies.
None of the allergens in courgette have been recognised by the World Health Organisation, but it thought that the allergen responsible for causing allergic reactions are plant profilins.
Allergy to courgette has been linked to Latex Food Syndrome, this is caused by the body confusing the proteins it encounters in food to that of latex proteins to which it is already sensitised.
Those with a sensitivity to latex may have linked allergies to foods which contain high levels of chitinase, like avocado, chestnuts, corn (maize), kiwi, papaya, pomegranate and tomatoes.
Anaphylaxis Campaign - Allergy to Vegetables
Allergy information for: Courgette, zucchini (Cucurbita pepo )
Salicylate Sensitivity: Causes, Symptoms and Foods to Avoid
Food processing and occupational respiratory allergy‐ An EAACI position paper, 2019
A case of allergy to Zucchini, 2012
Allergens in celery and zucchini, 2002
Latex allergy: clinical features and cross-reactivity with fruits, 1994
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