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Coconut Flour

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Coconut flour is a whole-food ingredient high in dietary fiber and medium-chain saturated fat. No safety concerns at normal dietary intake; coconut is classified as a tree nut allergen by the FDA for labeling purposes.

Found in

1,041 products

What it is

Flour made from dried, defatted coconut meat.

Gluten-free flour alternative providing fiber and structure to baked goods.

Why it's flagged

tree nut allergen (FDA labeling)

What regulators actually say

"Tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, and coconut)... are major food allergens that must be declared on labels."

FDA Food Allergies guidance — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Recognized food; coconut listed as tree nut allergen per FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Authorised as a food.

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