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Animal Protein

Low concern

Animal protein is a generic umbrella term; safety and allergenicity depend on the specific source (e.g., milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish are major allergens), and the lack of specificity prevents a more precise risk assessment.

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1 products

What it is

Generic term for proteins derived from animal sources (e.g., meat, dairy, eggs, fish).

Source of dietary protein and essential amino acids.

Why it's flagged

May be a source of major allergens (milk, egg, fish, shellfish) depending on actual source

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Not a regulated standalone ingredient name; specific animal proteins are subject to allergen labeling requirements.

European Union — EFSA

Specific animal proteins (milk, egg, fish, crustaceans, molluscs) are recognized allergens requiring labeling in the EU.

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