However, your allergist may advise you differently depending on your individual test results and family medical history.
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Are Peanuts Nuts?
Walnuts, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, and almonds all grow on trees and are classified astree nuts.
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However, that’s not correct.
Peanuts are in fact a member of a plant family calledlegumes.In general, legume pods can contain edible seeds.
Other members of the legume family include peas, beans, and soybeans.
Whilepeanut allergyandtree nut allergyare two different allergies, some people are allergic to both.
This is due to a phenomenon known ascross-reactivity.
You may also see it labeled as lupin flour, lupinus, lupine, lupini, or lupine beans.
When to Call a Healthcare Provider
Symptoms ofanaphylaxiscan begin within seconds to minutes of eating a food.
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