Oral Allergy Syndrome: Why can I eat cooked fruit but not raw fruit?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 47% to 70% of people with pollen allergies experience oral allergy syndrome. This common condition provides the main explanation for **why can I eat cooked fruit but not raw fruit**, as heat alters the very proteins that trigger an allergic reaction in the mouth and throat.