Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. ... Individuals with tree nut allergy can also typically consume seeds without difficulty, such as sesame, sunflower and pumpkin. They also usually tolerate macadamia nut and pine nut, which are also both seeds.

Is Avocado a tree nut?

Since avocado is classified as a fruit and not a tree nut, you should be able to eat avocados even if you have a nut allergy. However, some studies have shown that avocados have similar proteins as chestnuts. So if you're allergic to chestnuts, you may have to avoid avocados.

Is peanut butter a tree nut?

Peanuts aren't actually a true nut; they're a legume (in the same family as peas and lentils). But the proteins in peanuts are similar in structure to those in tree nuts.