Tree nuts considered as priority allergens include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pignolias), pistachio nuts and walnuts. Peanuts are part of the legume family and are not considered a tree nut.

Can you eat pine nuts if you have a nut allergy?

The issue, therefore, of whether pine nuts should be avoided in patients who are allergic to nuts and seeds can only be decided by clinical judgment. However, in most instances, we advise that patients who are allergic to nuts to avoid all nuts, including pine "nuts".

Are pine nuts one of the 14 allergens?

Under the food information regulations, any of 14 allergens must be highlighted in the ingredient list when they appear in pre-packed food. However, pine nuts are not among those 14 and you will not see them highlighted. The use of pine nut oil is rare.