Chestnut
Also known as: chestnuts, chesnut, chesnuts
Chestnut is a tree nut and is a recognized food allergen requiring labeling in the EU. It is naturally gluten-free and provides starch, fiber, and vitamin C.
What it is
Edible nut from Castanea species (sweet chestnut), with high starch and low fat content compared to other tree nuts.
Whole-food ingredient in flours, stuffings, sweets and roasted snacks.
Why it's flagged
- Tree nut allergen
- Possible cross-reactivity with latex allergy
What regulators actually say
"Nuts, namely: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan nuts, Brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia or Queensland nuts and products thereof"
"Chestnuts, european, raw - 44g carbohydrate, 8.1g fiber, 40mg vitamin C per 100g"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; tree nut allergen labeling required for some chestnut species
European Union — EFSA
Tree nut - allergen labeling required under 1169/2011
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