{"id":3516,"date":"2023-03-24T12:45:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T11:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3516"},"modified":"2023-03-24T12:45:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T11:45:57","slug":"is-nutmeg-considered-a-tree-nut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/is-nutmeg-considered-a-tree-nut\/","title":{"rendered":"Is nutmeg considered a tree nut?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No, nutmeg is not considered a tree nut. It is actually the seed of an evergreen tree.<\/p>\n

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

Is nutmeg safe for tree nut allergy? <\/h2>\n

Even though nutmeg sounds like it could be a tree nut, it is not a nut. Nutmeg is actually a seed that is dried and then ground into powder form. Cinnamon and nutmeg do not come from nuts, so if you have a tree nut allergy, these spices should be safe to eat.<\/p>\n

Allergy to nutmeg is rare, but it does exist. In a French study, 589 patients with food allergy and suspected allergy to spices were tested for allergies to spices. Out of these, only one was allergic to nutmeg.<\/p>\n

What spices to avoid if allergic to tree nuts <\/h3>\n