{"id":3565,"date":"2023-03-25T00:50:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T23:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3565"},"modified":"2023-03-25T00:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T23:50:03","slug":"is-coconut-considered-a-tree-nut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/is-coconut-considered-a-tree-nut\/","title":{"rendered":"Is coconut considered a tree nut?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is some debate over whether or not coconut is considered a tree nut. The general consensus seems to be that, coconut is not a tree nut, but rather a drupe. Drupes are a type of fruit that have a hard pit or stone in the center. Examples of other drupes include cherries, plums, and peaches.<\/p>\n

No, coconut is not considered a tree nut.<\/p>\n

Is coconut included in tree nut allergies? <\/h2>\n

The FDA lists coconut as a tree nut, but in fact, coconut is a seed of a drupaceous fruit. Most people allergic to tree nuts can safely eat coconut, but coconut allergy is rare.<\/p>\n

Coconut is usually allowed at nut-free schools, but always check with the school first to make sure. Some people do have allergies to coconut, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n

Is coconut a nut or tree nut <\/h3>\n