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Pine Nuts

Also known as: pine nut kernels, pinenuts

Low concern

Pine nuts are a whole-food nutrient source. Although they are botanically seeds, FDA considers tree nuts as major food allergens, and pine nuts are commonly grouped with tree nuts on labels per FDA guidance.

Found in

928 products

What it is

Edible seeds of pine trees (Pinus species), eaten as a nut.

Whole-food nut/seed used for fat, protein, and flavor.

Why it's flagged

potential tree-nut allergen labeling

What regulators actually say

"FALCPA identifies eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens. They are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted; tree nut labeling per FALCPA

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; nuts listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011

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