Protein
Pea Protein
Pea protein is protein extracted and concentrated from peas, used in powders and other foods.
Is it safe with peanut allergy?
Some people with peanut allergy also react to pea protein, although Health Canada expects the risk of a severe reaction to be low. Its advice is to read ingredients and discuss pea protein with an allergist, rather than assume every peanut-allergic person must avoid peas. 1
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.
Sources
- Information about pea protein for people with peanut allergy Health Canada, 2022