womenfly Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 My daughter is allergic to tree nuts. We can no longer purchase peanuts, because all of the containters state that they are manufactured on equipment that also processes tree nuts. Ugh. I've tried all brands I can think of - as well as health food stores in the area without luck ... Anybody know of any peanuts manufactured with just plain old peanuts??? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 This may not be terribly helpful, depending on where you are, but I buy local peanuts (in Oklahoma). I would guess that smaller producers would be less likely to have contamination with tree nuts. (It doesn't say on the packaging at all, but I bet I could ask.) I have an unopened 5 lb. bag of raw, shelled Spanish peanuts. If you would like, PM me your address and I would be happy to send you this bag. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMC Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 and truthfully, I had not noticed that peanut butter was so labeled. Fortunately, her allergy is mild and she only needs to avoid nut meats, nut butters and nut oils. So far, she has shown no reaction to products labeled as coming from plants that also use tree nuts. If your DD is more sensitive, be sure to check out candies as well. Jellie Bellies are one that surprised me when the camp counselors wouldn't let her have them. Could you try making your own peanut butter from whole peanuts? Or are peanuts roasted on shared equipment? Our local health food stores sell it if you don't want to grind your own (our Whole Foods and a few "mainstream" stores sell fresh ground as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Well, many people think that peanuts are really not all that good for you anyway. Do you need to buy peanuts or peanut butter for some reason? What about trying sunflower butters instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 When we were avoiding tree nuts and peanuts, we ate sunflower seed butter. It's really yummy and I personally prefer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womenfly Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thanks, ladies - - we're actually not looking for a spread or a butter. She can eat peanut butter, though does so sparingly. We're looking for whole, tasty, plain-old peanuts that are not manufactured on equipment that also processes tree nuts. Peanuts that we can crumble on a pasta salad or on thai food ... or pop in our mouths when so inclined. As far as them not being good for us - well, all things in moderation :) Thanks for your wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thanks, ladies - - we're actually not looking for a spread or a butter. She can eat peanut butter, though does so sparingly. We're looking for whole, tasty, plain-old peanuts that are not manufactured on equipment that also processes tree nuts. Peanuts that we can crumble on a pasta salad or on thai food ... or pop in our mouths when so inclined. As far as them not being good for us - well, all things in moderation :) Thanks for your wisdom. Hmm. What about nuts roasted in the shell, that you crack open yourselves? Then, no matter where they're processed, they should be relatively safe, I would think. Sorry we can't be more help. I've never seen this issue discussed before! Oh, and ETA that I wasn't judging you or anything. I love peanut butter myself--the bad-for-you sweetened kind, no less! There are at least three jars in my pantry. I was just throwing out some alternatives :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womenfly Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Genius! Great idea - peanuts IN the shell ... Then when I when to the grocery store today I found that even Fischer's peanuts in the shell "may contain tree nuts". good grief. And the bulk peanuts had no ingredient / allergen information at all. ugh. Guess a small peanut farmer is what I need after all ... too bad we can't grow peanuts here in Minnesota :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Genius! Great idea - peanuts IN the shell ...Then when I when to the grocery store today I found that even Fischer's peanuts in the shell "may contain tree nuts". good grief. And the bulk peanuts had no ingredient / allergen information at all. ugh. Guess a small peanut farmer is what I need after all ... too bad we can't grow peanuts here in Minnesota :( LOL! I think it's become one of those labels they slap on everything now to avoid lawsuits. What a bummer. I hope you can find a source somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 LOL! I think it's become one of those labels they slap on everything now to avoid lawsuits. What a bummer. I hope you can find a source somewhere! It has. Truthfully, I allow some of it for my ds14 & ds5 who are allergic to tree nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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