{"id":3371,"date":"2023-03-23T00:48:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T23:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3371"},"modified":"2023-03-23T00:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T23:48:38","slug":"is-coconut-a-tree-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/is-coconut-a-tree-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Is coconut a tree nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coconut is not a tree nut, it is a fruit. Coconut comes from the coconut palm, which is a member of the palm tree family. The scientific name for the coconut palm is Cocos nucifera.<\/p>\n

Yes, coconut is considered a tree nut.<\/p>\n

Does the FDA say coconut is a tree nut? <\/h2>\n

The FDA’s recognition of coconut as a tree nut is based on the fact that coconuts come from a tree. However, coconuts are not typically considered to be nuts and there are few instances of people being allergic to both true tree nuts and coconuts. This can be confusing for some, but it is important to be aware of this potential allergen.<\/p>\n

A coconut is botanically classified as a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe. However, when using loose definitions, the coconut can be all three: a fruit, a nut, and a seed. Classification of plants can be a complicated matter for the average person, but it is interesting to note the different ways that a coconut can be classified.<\/p>\n

Is coconut OK in a nut free school <\/h3>\n