Hidden allergen names
Other names for tree nuts on labels
Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews and more, and also appear in sweets and spreads. These are the names ClearaScan looks for when tree nuts is on your list.
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Names that can mean tree nuts
Nuts
- almond
- Brazil nut
- cashew
- chestnut
- hazelnut (filbert)
- macadamia
- pecan
- pine nut (pignoli
- pinon)
- pistachio
- walnut
Foods made with nuts
- marzipan
- nougat
- praline
- gianduja
- nut butter
- nut oil
- nut paste
- almond milk
- almond flour
- cashew milk
How labels show allergens. In the UK, the 14 major allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list, for example in bold. In the US, the nine major allergens must be named on the label, in the ingredients or in a "Contains" statement. "May contain" warnings are voluntary in both countries.
Questions
Does ClearaScan catch these names for tree nuts?
Yes. Add tree nuts to an Ingredient Guard and ClearaScan looks for these names on every label it reads for that person.
Is this list complete?
No list can be. Always read the label, and ask your doctor or dietitian what you need to avoid.
Sources
- Food Standards Agency: Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers
- US Food and Drug Administration: Food Allergies
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