Nuts are one of the most allergenic foodsThat is why the specialists in children's health do not recommend their introduction into the children's diet until two years, it is even later if they are not ground, because of the risk of choking.
It is easy to avoid "whole" and visible nuts, but there are many food preparations that contain nuts as ingredients, so it is important to make sure that no dried fruit is among them, especially if the child is small or we have already Proven allergy.
In order to avoid foods that contain nuts, It is important to read food labels and avoid those that contain any of the following ingredients, some of which are used very frequently in Spain and other countries:
- Arachis, peanuts or peanuts
- Almonds (one of the most allergic problems in Spain)
- Brazil nuts
- Cashew nuts
- Hazelnuts (it is the dried fruit that causes more allergic problems in Europe)
- Sunflower seeds
- Pistachios
- Pine Nut (pine nut)
- Chestnuts
- Walnuts (next to the almond, it is the fruit that causes more allergies in Spain)
- Pecan nut
- American hard nut
- Macadamia nut
- Marzipan / Almond Paste
- Nougat and chocolates (usually use almonds, hazelnuts ...)
- Nu-Nuts artificial dried fruits (they are peanuts that have had their taste removed and the flavor of a dried fruit such as pecan or walnut added).
- Pasta and creams containing nuts (almond paste, cocoa cream)
- Nut Butter (Cashew, Almond, Peanut or Peanut)
- Nut oil (sunflower oil)
- Attention to denominations such as "emulsified" (emulsified) or "satay" (peanut sauce which could indicate that the food was thickened with peanuts or peanuts)
- Foods that use extracts to which artificial flavor or imitation has been added
- Pastry and bakery products (biscuits, seed breads, etc.) containing nuts
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (included in some cereals)
- Ethnic foods, commercially prepared baked goods, and sweets may be contaminated with nuts since nuts are frequently used in these types of foods
- Nuts are added to a growing variety of foods such as barbecue sauces, pesto sauce, English sauce, cereals, crackers and ice cream.
Many food labels already indicate if the product has been made in a place that processes nuts and may contain traces of them. We will pay special attention to products that are not labeled (for example, homemade meals sold at fairs, markets ...) or to those whose labeling is doubtful.
Buying in a supermarket to use can be complicated for families with an allergic person, so many resort to specialized stores. But, in short, In the case of allergy to nuts, make sure you read the food labels to verify that they do not pose any risk to the health of the little ones.
