{"id":4077,"date":"2023-03-30T07:46:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=4077"},"modified":"2023-03-30T07:46:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:46:01","slug":"are-any-nuts-not-tree-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/are-any-nuts-not-tree-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Are any nuts not tree nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people think of tree nuts as being only almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. However, there are actually many other types of nuts that are not tree nuts. These include peanuts, which are actually legumes, as well as coconuts, which are classified as drupes. Additionally, while chestnuts are technically tree nuts, they are very different from other tree nuts and are often cooked and eaten differently.<\/p>\n

There are a few types of nuts that are not technically classified as tree nuts. Peanuts, for example, are actually legumes, while cashews and pistachios are actually seeds. That being said, there are many people who have tree nut allergies who also need to avoid peanuts and other similar nuts due to the risk of cross-contamination.<\/p>\n

What nuts do not come from a tree? <\/h2>\n

The main difference between peanuts and tree nuts is that peanuts grow underground while tree nuts grow on trees. Peanuts are actually legumes, which are edible seeds enclosed in pods, and are in the same family as beans, lentils, and peas. Meanwhile, tree nuts, which include but are not limited to, walnuts, cashews, almonds, and pecans, are all produced on trees.<\/p>\n

Be aware that tree nuts can turn up in unexpected places. Many common breakfast cereals, candy, crackers, cookies, chocolates, energy bars, flavored coffee, frozen desserts, marinades, and barbecue sauces contain tree nuts. Some cold cuts, ice cream, and alcoholic beverages may also be flavored with tree nuts. And tree nut oils may be used in lotions, shampoos, and soaps. If you have a tree nut allergy, read labels carefully and avoid products that contain tree nuts or that are made in facilities that also process tree nuts.<\/p>\n

Is every nut a tree nut <\/h3>\n