2. People With Latex Allergy
People with a latex allergy should be especially cautious with avocado due to latex-fruit syndrome. Certain proteins in avocado resemble those found in natural rubber latex, which may cause the immune system to react to both. The Allergy & Asthma Network explains that individuals with latex allergy may also react to certain fruits and vegetables, including avocado.
Other commonly associated foods include banana, kiwi, chestnut, papaya, and sometimes tomato or passion fruit. Not everyone with latex allergy will react to avocado, but those with a history of latex reactions should be cautious and seek medical advice before eating it regularly.
