Peanut Allergy Avoidance List Hidden Names for Peanuts Compiled by Debra A

Peanut Allergy Avoidance List Hidden Names for Peanuts Compiled by Debra A. Indorato RD, LDN, member of KFA’s Medical Advisory Team

Foods covered by the FDA labeling laws that contain peanuts must be labeled in plain English to declare that it “contains peanuts.” However, there are many foods and products that are not covered by FDA allergen labeling laws, so it is still important to know how to read a label for peanut ingredients. Products exempt from plain English labeling rules: foods that are not regulated by the FDA (tinyurl.com/KFA-FALCPA), cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications or supplements, pet food, toys and crafts.

contain peanut The following ingredients found on a label indicate the presence of peanut protein. All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Arachic oil Peanuts sauce, peanut syrup may not be safe Arachis Spanish peanuts Lupine is a legume that cross-reacts Arachis hypogaea Virginia peanuts with peanut at a high rate and should be avoided by peanut allergic patients. Artificial nuts It does not fall under the labeling Beer nuts may contain peanut requirements of FALCPA. Lupine is also Boiled peanuts Artificial flavoring known as lupinus albus and can be found in seed or flour form. Cold pressed, extruded, or expelled Baked goods peanut oil Candy may be safe, Crushed nuts, crushed peanuts Chili but ask your allergist Dry roasted peanuts Chocolate Peanuts and soybean are in the legume family which includes beans and lentils. Earth nuts Crumb toppings Five percent of children allergic to Goober peas Egg rolls peanuts may react to other legumes. Goobers Enchilada sauce Many years ago, it was common to recommend avoidance of legumes, Ground nuts, ground peanuts Ethnic foods: African, Asian, including soy, because of a peanut Hydrolyzed peanut protein Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai, allergy but this practice has been Vietnamese, Mexican Hypogaeic acid proven unnecessary. Ask your Fried foods allergist what is best for your child. Mandelonas Flavoring Mixed nuts Some allergy experts advise those Graham cracker crust allergic to peanuts to avoid all tree Monkey nuts Hydrolyzed plant protein nuts. Ask your allergist what is best Nu nuts flavored nuts Hydrolyzed vegetable protein for your child. Nut pieces Marzipan Nutmeat Mole sauce Peanuts, peanut butter, peanut butter Natural flavoring chips, peanut butter morsels Nougat Peanut flour Peanut paste

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The following ingredients found on a label indicate the presence of peanut. All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it has been used safely in the past. Print and share copies of this list to assist people who shop or label read for your peanut allergic child. Products exempt from plain English labeling rules: foods that are not regulated by the FDA (tinyurl.com/KFA-FALCPA), cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications or supplements, pet food, toys and crafts. CUT contain peanut MAY CONTAIN PEANUT Arachic oil Hydrolyzed peanut Peanut oil (cold Artificial flavoring, flavoring, Ask your doctor before eating: Arachis, Arachis protein pressed, extruded natural flavoring Tree nuts, and lupine or lupinus hypogaea Hypogaeic acid or expelled) Hydrolyzed plant protein albus Artificial nuts Mandelonas Peanut flour, paste, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein Beer nuts Boiled Mixed nuts sauce or syrup Nougat peanuts Monkey nuts Spanish peanuts Crushed nuts, Nu nuts flavored nuts Virginia peanuts All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it crushed peanuts Nut pieces has been used safely in the past. Dry roasted peanuts Nutmeat Earth nuts Peanuts, peanut Goober peas, goobers butter, peanut For more detailed information and a list of resources, Ground nuts, ground butter chips, please visit: KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. peanuts peanut butter

CUT contain peanut MAY CONTAIN PEANUT Arachic oil Hydrolyzed peanut Peanut oil (cold Artificial flavoring, flavoring, Ask your doctor before eating: Arachis, Arachis protein pressed, extruded natural flavoring Tree nuts, and lupine or lupinus hypogaea Hypogaeic acid or expelled) Hydrolyzed plant protein albus Artificial nuts Mandelonas Peanut flour, paste, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein Beer nuts Boiled Mixed nuts sauce or syrup Nougat peanuts Monkey nuts Spanish peanuts Crushed nuts, Nu nuts flavored nuts Virginia peanuts All labels should be read carefully before consuming a product, even if it crushed peanuts Nut pieces has been used safely in the past. Dry roasted peanuts Nutmeat Earth nuts Peanuts, peanut Goober peas, goobers butter, peanut For more detailed information and a list of resources, Ground nuts, ground butter chips, please visit: KidsWithFoodAllergies.org. peanuts peanut butter

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