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Macadamia Nut

Also known as: macadamia, Queensland nuts

Low concern

Macadamia nuts are a nutritious tree nut high in monounsaturated fats. Tree nuts are FDA-recognized major food allergens, which is the basis for low_concern classification.

Found in

1,639 products

What it is

The edible seed of Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla trees.

Provides flavor, texture, and fat in confections and baked goods.

Why it's flagged

tree nut allergen

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; tree nut allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Authorised; tree nut allergen requiring declaration.

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