{"id":3541,"date":"2023-03-24T18:46:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3541"},"modified":"2023-03-24T18:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:46:56","slug":"are-penuts-tree-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/are-penuts-tree-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Are penuts tree nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Penuts are actually not tree nuts. They are classified as legumes, which are plants that bear their fruit in pods. While most tree nuts come from temperate climates, penuts are native to subtropical regions. Unlike other tree nuts, penuts grow underground.<\/p>\n

Peanuts are not actually tree nuts, but rather legumes. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.<\/p>\n

Is peanuts a tree nut allergy? <\/h2>\n

Though peanuts and tree nuts are often lumped together, they are actually quite different. Peanuts grow underground and are part of the legume family, while tree nuts grow on trees and are part of a different plant family. Approximately 40% of children with tree nut allergies also have an allergy to peanut.<\/p>\n

The tree nuts that are considered as priority allergens include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pignolias), pistachio nuts and walnuts. Peanuts are part of the legume family and are not considered a tree nut.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between peanut and tree nut <\/h3>\n