Blanches Almonds
Also known as: almonds blanched
Blanched almonds are a whole-food tree nut providing nutrients and healthy unsaturated fats. They are an FDA-recognized major food allergen.
What it is
Almonds (Prunus dulcis) that have been briefly scalded in hot water to loosen and remove the brown skin.
Whole-food ingredient; provides protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium.
Why it's flagged
- tree nut allergen
What regulators actually say
"The eight major allergenic foods identified by the law are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; tree nuts are one of the major food allergens that must be declared under FALCPA (21 USC 343).
European Union — EFSA
Regulated as an allergen requiring labeling under EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II.
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