Allergen,Individual-FoodCocoaChocolate (Theobroma Cacao)

An "Allergen, Individual-Food Cocoa Chocolate (Theobroma Cacao)" test is a blood test used to identify allergies to cocoa. It's helpful for people experiencing reactions after consuming cocoa products like chocolate. The test measures your immune system's response to cocoa, indicating if you have an allergy. This test is done to diagnose a cocoa allergy and determine if you need to avoid cocoa in your diet.

All cocoa and chocolate products are made from the cacao seed. The beans are dried, roasted and ground to make chocolate powder. Cocoa butter is used in manufacturing confections. Cocoa butter is used in chocolate manufacture. If not adequately purified, it may contain cocoa allergens.

If you’ve recognized a reaction to chocolate, it’s important to learn if you are allergic to cocoa because there are multiple other ingredients in chocolate that could be triggering a reaction. You may want to be tested for dairy, wheat, and nuts.

Written by: Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training

Reviewed by : Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry