allergenicity
/ˌæl.ər.dʒəˈnɪs.ə.ti/
noun
- The ability of a substance to cause an allergic reaction.
- Scientists study the allergenicity of new food ingredients before they are approved.
- The allergenicity of certain proteins can vary from person to person.
- Reducing the allergenicity of peanuts is a goal for many food researchers.