Treenut Allergy: How to read a treenut-free diet
Avoid foods with the following ingredients:- 1. almonds
- 2. brazil nuts
- 3. cashews
- 4. chestnuts
- 5. coconuts
- 6. filberts/hazelnuts
- 7. gianduja (a creamy mixture of chocolate and chopped toasted nuts found in certain premium or imported ice-creams)
- 8. hickory nuts
- 9. macadamia nuts
- 10. marzipan/almond paste
- 11. nougat
- 12. Nu-Nuts® artificial nuts
- 13. nut butter (i.e., cashew butter)
- 14. nut paste (i.e., almond paste)
- 15. pecans (mashuga nuts)
- 16. pine nuts (pinyon nuts)
- 17. pistachios
- 18. walnuts
Keep the following in mind:
- Artificial nuts can be peanuts that have been de-flavored and re-flavored with a treenut, like pecan or walnut
- Filberts are actually hazelnuts
- Avoid natural extracts (i.e., pure almond extract – instead use artificially flavored or imitation extracts)
- Treenuts have been used in many foods including barbeque sauce, breakfast cereals, crackers and ice-creams.
Note: While peanuts and treenuts (ie, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc) are not related foods, the potential for cross-contamination is high. This means that where peanuts are found, treenuts are also commonly found. It is a good idea to avoid all nuts if you are treenut 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.
