Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pignolias), pistachio nuts and walnuts.
It is important to note that allergen labeling for tree nuts does not include peanuts, coconut or nutmeg. Peanuts are part of the legume family. A coconut is a seed of a fruit and nutmeg is obtained from the seeds of a tropical tree and are also not considered tree nuts.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
- Anacardium nuts
- Filberts (hazelnuts)
- Nut meats
- Pinon
- Queensland nut (macadamia)
COMMON FOOD SOURCES OF TREE NUTS:
- Marzipan (almond paste)
- Calisson (a marzipan-like candy made from almonds)
- Dishes such as almond chicken, pad thai, satay, chili and trout amandine
- Barbecue and pesto sauces
- Tree nut oils
- Pralines
- Spreads, for example, almond paste-based spreads, chocolate nut spreads
- Mortadella: may contain pistachios
- Nougat (sugar paste made with nuts), for example, Torrone
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes
- Liqueurs, for example, amaretto, Frangelico
- Natural flavourings and extracts, for example, pure almond extract
- Flavoured coffees
NON-FOOD SOURCES OF TREE NUTS:
- Bean bags, kick sacks/hacky sacks
- Bird seed
- Cosmetics, hair care products, sun screens
- Wood conditioning oil
- Massage oils
- Pet food