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Coconut Flakes

Low concern

Coconut flakes are a whole-food ingredient. The FDA classifies coconut as a tree nut for allergen-labeling purposes, so coconut allergen labeling is required even though true coconut allergy is rare.

Found in

676 products

What it is

Dried, shredded or flaked meat of the coconut (Cocos nucifera).

Whole-food ingredient providing texture, sweetness, and fat.

Why it's flagged

FDA-classified tree nut allergen
high in saturated fat

What regulators actually say

"Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."

USDA FoodData Central — fdc.nal.usda.gov

"FDA recognizes coconut as a tree nut for purposes of FALCPA allergen labeling."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; coconut is a tree nut under FALCPA labeling requirements.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food.

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