A legume, not a tree nut, and one of the most common food allergens. People with a peanut allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid peanuts.
Quick facts
| Type | Allergen |
|---|---|
| Often found in | Peanut butter and spreads, Satay and some Asian sauces, Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars, Baked goods and breakfast cereals |
| Other names | Groundnuts, Arachis oil, Peanut butter, Peanut flour, Monkey nuts |
Does Peanuts fit you?
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What is Peanuts?
Peanuts grow underground and are legumes, like peas and lentils, not tree nuts. They are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Refined peanut oil may appear as “arachis oil”.
Where is Peanuts found?
- Peanut butter and spreads
- Satay and some Asian sauces
- Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars
- Baked goods and breakfast cereals
What other names does Peanuts use on labels?
Who looks out for Peanuts?
People with a peanut allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid peanuts.
Yes. Peanuts is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Vegan | Fits you | It comes from a plant. |
| Vegetarian | Fits you | Yes. |
| Milk allergy / dairy-free | Fits you | Yes. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Yes. |
| Peanut allergy | Not for you | It is peanut, including refined peanut (arachis) oil. |
| Sesame allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Egg allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Soy allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Yes. |
How does Bravoora check for Peanuts?
Bravoora checks for peanuts under all their label names, including arachis oil, and shows “may contain peanuts” separately.
Questions about Peanuts
What is Peanuts?
Peanuts grow underground and are legumes, like peas and lentils, not tree nuts. They are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Refined peanut oil may appear as “arachis oil”.
Where is Peanuts found?
Peanut butter and spreads, Satay and some Asian sauces, Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars, Baked goods and breakfast cereals.
What other names does Peanuts use on labels?
Groundnuts, Arachis oil, Peanut butter, Peanut flour, Monkey nuts.
Is Peanuts a major allergen?
Yes. Peanuts is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Is Peanuts vegan?
Yes. It comes from a plant.
Does Peanuts fit a peanut allergy profile?
No. It is peanut, including refined peanut (arachis) oil.
How does Bravoora check for Peanuts?
Bravoora checks for peanuts under all their label names, including arachis oil, and shows “may contain peanuts” separately.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
