Flaked Almonds
Almonds are a nutrient-dense whole food providing monounsaturated fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium. The primary concern is that almonds are one of the eight major food allergens recognized by the FDA, requiring labeling under FALCPA.
What it is
Whole almond kernels (Prunus dulcis) sliced into thin flakes.
Topping, garnish, and texture component in baked goods, breakfast cereals, confections, and salads.
Why it's flagged
- tree nut allergen (FALCPA major allergen)
What regulators actually say
"Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)... identified eight foods as major food allergens... tree nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans)."
"Nuts, almonds — Energy 579 kcal, Protein 21.15 g, Total lipid (fat) 49.93 g, Fiber 12.5 g per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; labeled as a major tree nut allergen under FALCPA (21 U.S.C. 343(w)).
European Union — EFSA
Tree nut allergen requiring declaration under EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II.
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