Peanut Paste
Also known as: peanut butter, Peanut butter or peanut paste
Peanut paste is a minimally processed whole-food ingredient. The primary concern is peanut allergy, which is one of the most severe and common food allergies and is a federally mandated declared allergen under FALCPA/FASTER Act.
What it is
Ground roasted peanuts processed into a thick paste; a precursor or ingredient form of peanut butter.
Used as a base for peanut butter, sauces, confectionery, and ready-to-use therapeutic foods.
Why it's flagged
- peanut allergen (severe anaphylaxis risk)
- potential aflatoxin contamination if poorly stored
What regulators actually say
"Peanuts is one of the nine major food allergens identified by U.S. law."
"FDA has established action levels for total aflatoxins in peanuts and peanut products at 20 ppb."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Peanut declared major food allergen under FALCPA; aflatoxin action levels apply.
European Union — EFSA
Peanut allergen labeling required under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
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