What are the other names for peanuts on a label?
On a label, peanuts can also appear as “Groundnuts”, “Arachis oil”, “Peanut butter”, “Peanut flour” or “Monkey nuts”.
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Where are peanuts found?
- Peanut butter and many spreads are made from peanuts.
- Satay and some Asian sauces are thickened with ground peanuts.
- Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars often contain peanuts.
- Baked goods and breakfast cereals can contain peanuts or peanut flour.
Are peanuts a major allergen?
Yes. Peanuts are one of the main food allergens, so packaged food must name them.
| Allergen | US | UK and Europe | Gulf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | Required | Required | Required |
Sources checked 22 September 2026. All allergen guides
Which diets and allergies do peanuts fit?
For peanuts: a peanut-allergy profile gets Not for you; vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, sesame-allergy, egg-allergy, soy-allergy and caffeine-free profiles get Fits you.
A packed product can still carry a “may contain” warning, so check the pack.
Do peanuts fit you?
Pick what applies to you:
Pick at least one to see your answer.
What are 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, the EU and the Gulf. Refined peanut oil may appear as “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.
More questions about peanuts
Who looks out for peanuts?
Peanuts matter most to people with a peanut allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid peanuts.
Do peanuts fit a peanut allergy profile?
No. It is peanut, including refined peanut (arachis) oil.
Are peanuts vegan?
Yes. It comes from a plant.
Sources and how to cite this guide
- US FDA: Food allergies
- UK Food Standards Agency: Allergen guidance
- European Union: Regulation 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, Annex II
- US FDA: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergen Labeling, Edition 5 (January 2025)
- FARE: Update to FDA guidance for food allergen labeling (tree nuts and coconut, January 2025)
- GCC Standardization Organization: GSO 9:2022, labelling of prepackaged food (current edition)
- GCC Standardization Organization: GSO 9/2013 English text, clause 5.2.5 (the allergen list as published)
- FAO/WHO international food labelling standard (CXS 1-1985, revised 2024)
To cite this guide: Bravoora, “Peanuts on food labels: other names and where they hide”, bravoora.app/ingredients/peanuts/, updated 11 October 2026.
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General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
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