Peanut Allergy: How to read a peanut-free diet
Avoid foods with the following ingredients:- 1. beer nuts
- 2. cold-pressed peanut oil (use caution with heat processed type, but this type is typically tolerated).
- 3. ground nuts
- 4. mixed nuts
- 5. Nu-Nuts® flavored nuts
- 6. peanuts
- 7. peanut butter
- 8. peanut flour
Foods that may contain peanuts or peanut protein:
- 1. African, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese dishes
- 2. baked goods (cookies, pastries, etc)
- 3. candy
- 4. chili (peanut butter is sometimes used to thicken)
- 5. chocolate (candy, candy bars)
- 6. egg rolls
- 7. hydrolyzed plant protein
- 8. hydrolyzed vegetable protein
- 9. marzipan
- 10. nougat
Note: While peanuts and treenuts (i.e., almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc) are not related foods, the potential for cross-contamination is high. This means that where treenuts are found, peanuts are also commonly found. It is a good idea to avoid all nuts if you are peanut allergic!
In addition to the strict avoidance of any and all of the above foods, it is important to have your Epi-pen® available for emergency use at all times in case an accidental ingestion should occur.
A Medic-Alert® bracelet may be useful in severe forms of food allergy, so that emergency personnel can be aware of your medical condition if you are unable to communicate.
Source: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please see your physician for diagnosis and treatment of any concerning symptoms or medical condition.
