Is coconut a tree but for allergy concerns...

[bettyandbob]

I'm cooking gf for a potluck. The mom of one of the other gf kids said her ds also could not have peanuts or tree nuts.

 

I'm confident my kitchen is peanut safe and I don't have tree nuts around. However I use a lot of coconut oil when baking.

 

Where does coconut fall in the allergy spectrum?

 

I do know what I have to do to make the kitchen safe and I will inform the other mom so she can decide for herself. I will do that anyway. I would just like to know where coconut is on this.

 

Thanks.

[Kathryn]

Coconut are not actually nuts, but fruit.

 

ETA: http://blog.onespotallergy.com/2011/03/is-coconut-safe-for-people-with-tree-nut-allergies/

Edited July 21, 2016 by Kathryn

[Spryte]

The FDA classifies coconut as a tree nut, for allergy labeling purposes. DS, anaphylactic to tree nuts, was allergic to coconut until several years ago. It is the only allergy he has ever outgrown.

 

So - I think you'd want to clarify directly re: coconut.

Edited July 21, 2016 by Spryte

[UCF612]

My tree nut allergic kid has no issues with coconut but I'd ask the mom to be sure.

[maize]

Agreeing that you need to ask the mom.

[3 ladybugs]

Yeah I would ask the mom. I have a "tree nut" allergy but I can eat a coconut meal (full of coconut, not the flour) and be fine. 

[Tess in the Burbs]

My Ds has tree nut allergies. He was allergic to coconut for years, but outgrew it.

 

Ask to be sure

Edited July 21, 2016 by tess in the burbs

[bettyandbob]

I did say I was checking with the mom.

[MEmama]

DH is severely allergic to coconut but can eat all other tree nuts and has no other food allergies. Definitely best to ask about individual ingredients.

[Tap]

Yep, check with the mom.

 

I think it is common for people who have nut allergies to also react to coconut, but it isn't a rule. 

 

I have tree nut allergies, but not to all nuts and i can definitely eat coconut.  DD has a friend who is allergic to tree nuts and can have coconut. 

[umsami]

Neat question OP.  I would have been clueless as well. :)

[happi duck]

Neat question OP. I would have been clueless as well. :)

I was thinking the same thing!

[Guest]

I have tree nut allergies and also cannot have coconut.  Or bananas (which is completely ridiculous!!! in my opinion!!!!!)  (Stupid allergies!!!)

 

Good to ask the mom.  :0)

 

[Loowit]

DS has an almond allergy and we avoid all tree nuts due to cross contamination concerns. Coconut is not a true tree nut, but is classified that way in labeling. DS is fine with coconut as long as it is free of cross contamination.

 

On a side note almonds are also not a tree nut, but the FDA labels them as such. DS'S allergist told us to avoid all pit fruit because that is the actual food family of almonds.

 

Allergies can be tricky, so it is always best to ask.