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Corn Intolerance

If you have an intolerance (defined by YorkTest as a food-specific IgG reaction) to corn (maize), your body produces an inflammatory response to the proteins present in foods or drinks containing corn.

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Tests for 23 foods and 19 environmental allergens

Take a scientific approach by taking a food allergy test. Simply take a quick finger-prick blood sample and return it to our laboratory in the post. You’ll receive your allergen test results within 7 days! No social interaction required.
  • Accurate, scientific analysis
  • Simple and reliable home to lab finger-prick allergy blood test
  • Receive clear test results for IgE reactions to 23 foods and 19 environmental allergens
  • Personalised support from our customer care team
  • Customers must be aged 4 years or over to take one of our allergy tests. This test is not available to customers who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Only available in the UK

Foods To Avoid With Corn Allergy Or Intolerance

As a direct ingredient, corn can be removed from the diet fairly easily. The following foods should be avoided if you have corn intolerance:

  • Corn on the cob
  • Tinned sweet corn
  • Baby sweet corn
  • Corn flour tortillas, tacos or enchiladas
  • Corn or maize crisps

Other Names

Corn is used to manufacture many different food ingredients. Being aware of these is important when making changes to optimise your diet. The following list of ingredients should be avoided if you have corn intolerance:

  • Dextri-maltose
  • Dextrin
  • Dextrose
  • Fructose
  • Glucose and Glucose syrup
  • Cereal starch
  • Modified starch
  • Vegetable oil
  • High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

Corn Intolerance Diet

If you are experiencing corn intolerance symptoms, you could include the following alternatives in your diet:

  • Wheat
  • Rye
  • Rice
  • Lentils

If you have found out that you are intolerant to corn, changing your diet need not be daunting. yorktest Nutritional Therapists are here to help you understand how to optimise your food choices.

For more information please contact our friendly team on 0800 074 6185 to find out more.  

Information provided above regarding Food Intolerance (defined by yorktest as a food specific IgG reaction) is intended to provide nutritional advice for dietary optimisation. yorktest recommend that you discuss any medical concerns you have with a GP before undertaking a yorktest programme.

4 Simple Steps To A Better You

1

You will receive your testing kit in the post

2

Take a blood sample with our easy to use finger-prick test kit

3

Send your sample back in the prepaid envelope provided

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Receive your test results online within 7 days

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