{"id":3379,"date":"2023-03-23T02:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T01:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3379"},"modified":"2023-03-23T02:46:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T01:46:02","slug":"are-cocoa-butter-tree-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/are-cocoa-butter-tree-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cocoa butter tree nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is some confusion about whether cocoa butter tree nuts are, in fact, nuts. A nut, by definition, is a hard-shelled fruit that does not split open to release its seeds. Cocoa butter tree nuts, also known as “cacao nuts,” grow on the Theobroma cacao tree and do split open to release their seeds. However, because they have a hard shell, they are often classified as nuts. There is no definitive answer to whether cocoa butter tree nuts are, in fact, nuts, but they are generally categorized as such.<\/p>\n

Yes, cocoa butter trees are nuts.<\/p>\n

Does cocoa butter contain allergens? <\/h2>\n

Allergic reactions to chocolate are most commonly attributed to undeclared ingredients, such as tree nuts, peanuts, and cow’s milk. However, hidden allergens, such as insect parts, have also been found to be present in chocolate. A PubMed search did not find any reports of specific allergies to chocolate or cocoa butter.<\/p>\n

Cacao has been shown to be cross-reactive with peanut, milk, tree nuts, and tobacco and ragweed. This cross-reactivity is mostly due to similar polyphenols haptens in these substances.<\/p>\n

Is shea butter safe for tree nut allergy <\/h3>\n