Vicilin and the basic subunit of legumin are putative chickpea allergens

► The nature of allergic reactions to chickpea has not been yet characterized. ► Vicilin and the basic subunit of legumin were found to be putative chickpea allergens. ► Pea and lentil protein extracts strongly inhibited IgE binding to chickpea globulin. ► Chickpea globulin likely cross-reacts with the allergens of pea and lentil.