Peanut allergy is one of the most common and dangerous food allergies. Even tiny traces of peanut protein can trigger severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Peanuts are found not only in nut chocolates or peanut butter, but also in many Asian dishes and ready-made products. Here you can see which foods are safe with peanut allergy.
With Peanut Allergy, 632 foods are currently allowed and 7 foods are not recommended. Check all foods in the interactive tool above.
All foods without peanut components are safe. Tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) are not botanically related to peanuts, though cross-reactions can occur. Have possible cross-allergies tested by your allergist.
Peanuts can be found in Asian dishes, sauces (satay), baked goods, chocolate, muesli, ice cream, pesto, curries, and as peanut oil in processed products. In the EU, peanuts must always be declared.
Cold-pressed peanut oil contains allergenic proteins and is not safe. Highly refined peanut oil has largely removed the proteins, but is still not recommended by most allergists. Use alternative oils.
With known peanut allergy, always carry an emergency kit with adrenaline auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen), antihistamine, and cortisone. At signs of anaphylaxis (breathing difficulty, swelling, circulatory problems), immediately use the auto-injector and call emergency services.
About 20% of children outgrow their peanut allergy by adolescence. Oral immunotherapy under medical supervision shows promising results. Regular allergy tests can detect tolerance development.
No, peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts. Peanut allergy exists independently of tree nut allergy. However, 25-40% of peanut allergy sufferers additionally have a tree nut allergy - this should be assessed allergologically.