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Almond Butter

Also known as: almond nut butter

Low concern

Almond butter is a minimally processed whole-food ingredient. whole foods with primary allergen significance are classified low_concern (tree nuts are a major allergen requiring disclosure under FDA FALCPA).

Found in

2,341 products

What it is

Paste made by grinding roasted or raw almonds, sometimes with added salt or oil.

Spread, baking ingredient, and source of monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, magnesium, and protein.

Why it's flagged

tree-nut allergen
added oils/sugars in some commercial brands

What regulators actually say

"FALCPA identified eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens... tree nuts."

FDA — FALCPA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole-food ingredient; tree nuts are a major allergen under FALCPA labeling rules.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; tree nut allergen labeling required under EU 1169/2011.

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