General information for Frog, edible

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name:

Frog, edible

Scientific Name:

Rana esculenta

Occurrence:

Generally as cooked frogs legs.

Allergy Information:

There are few reports of allergy to frog, although at least three cases with severe symptoms have been reported. This allergy seems to occur after individuals develop allergy to fish in most cases although two cases have been reported which seem to show direct sensitisation by frog.

Other Information:

This entry also contains information on other edible frogs including the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana (NEWT 8400, ITIS 173441).

Taxonomic Information:

NEWT 8401 , ITIS 665307

This record was last modified on 18-Oct-2006
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