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Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Also known as: hazelnuts
Low concern
Hazelnuts are nutritious whole-food tree nuts rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and minerals. Their primary safety concern is being a major tree-nut allergen capable of severe anaphylaxis.
Found in
5,033 products
What it is
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana), tree nut also known as filbert.
Tree nut ingredient providing protein, fat, flavor.
Why it's flagged
- Major allergen - tree nut, can cause severe anaphylaxis
- Susceptible to aflatoxin contamination
What regulators actually say
"Tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts, and hazelnuts) are one of the major food allergens identified by law."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; tree nuts FALCPA major allergens.
European Union — EFSA
Tree nuts (including hazelnut) listed allergens per Regulation 1169/2011.
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