Home › Walnut

Walnut

Also known as: walnuts

Low concern

Walnuts are a whole-food nut providing omega-3 ALA, protein, and fiber. Primary concern is tree nut allergy — walnuts are a major U.S.

Found in

6,764 products

What it is

Edible seed (kernel) of trees in the Juglans genus, primarily Juglans regia (English walnut).

Whole-food nut; eaten raw or roasted; ingredient in baking and cooking; pressed for walnut oil.

Why it's flagged

tree nut allergen (FDA major allergen, severe anaphylaxis risk)

What regulators actually say

"Tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts) are one of the nine major food allergens identified under U.S. food allergen labeling laws."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; tree nut allergen labeling required under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; tree nut allergen labeling required.

Scan it before you buy it

Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.

Get the app