Curry
Synonym(s)
Curry Powder
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
- Variable spice mixture (curry = from the Tamil "khari" = sauce) from a variety of spices (about 10-15 components). Some spices are always present, such as turmeric (gives curry its characteristic yellow colour). Also regularly present are: cumin, coriander, pepper, fenugreek.
- Ginger powder, fennel, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, mustard seeds and nutmeg are also irregularly present and vary according to taste.
- Curry is used in many ways depending on the culture, especially as a meat (curry sausage!), fish and sauce spice.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
- Systemic (IgE-mediated) food allergies to curry are not uncommon. As curry is a mixture of spices, which are themselves relevant as allergens, a "curry allergy" should be seen as a "summary allergy" to individual ingredients. However, positive test reactions are more common than clinically relevant sensitization. Cross-reactivity can occur with celery and mugwort in particular.
- Individual cases of allergic contact eczema due to (occupational) contact with curry have been described.