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Piedmont Hazelnut
Piedmont Hazelnut
Also known as: PGI Piedmont hazelnut
Low concern
A whole tree nut, nutrient-dense (healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium). Tree nut is a major food allergen under FALCPA.
Found in
11 products
What it is
Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, with PGI status.
Whole nut; used roasted, ground (praline/gianduja), or as paste.
Why it's flagged
- Tree nut allergy
- Possible aflatoxin contamination if poorly stored
What regulators actually say
"Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts - included in USDA FoodData Central with full nutrient profile."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; tree nut is a major food allergen
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; tree nut allergen labeled under EU 1169/2011; PGI under EU regulation
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