Guest Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 This seems like a really silly question because it would seem that the answer's in the name, but someone asked me today and now I'm not sure, so please help Is a coconut a nut when thinking about allergies? Thanks! :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Well 'wiki' says not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 no its a seed but some people with nut allergies can be allergic to coconuts...though it's not that common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Coconut is not a botanical nut; it is classified as a fruit, even though theFood and Drug Administration recognizes coconut as a tree nut. Whileallergic reactions to coconut have been documented, most people who are allergic to tree nuts can safely eat coconut. http://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/tree-nut-allergy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thank you - we got ourselves in a real muddle looking at too many websites I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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