My friend is allergic to nuts and I'm wondering if pine nuts count?

Question

I want to make a pesto and not to sure if she would be ok to eat it.Or if i made a dessert with pine nuts??

Thanks

Answer 1

Ask HER. If she's under 18, ask her parents. This is critical. Odds are that it counts.

Nut allergies are life threatening. Peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts...all of them. Don't even prepare food with nuts in the kitchen where you prepare her stuff.

Even the DUST from nuts can be enough to set off anaphylaxis in some cases. Trust me, that's a whole drama you don't want to see. When a guest's throat closes up and she can't breathe, it pretty much kills the dinner party, if not the guest.

Keep her away from the nuts. I wouldn't go nuts or give her a doughnut either.

Answer 2

I also have a nut allergy and a slight soy allergy. I control the soy allergy with medication and avoid nuts completely. If you look at a food pyramid, the legume, nut, seed, and meat alternative group is one of the smallest (2-3 servings). Also, foods like vegetables, rice, and beans have protein in them. Often meat eaters question a vegetarian's protein intake because they don't understand that meat is not the only source of protein. They also don't understand that they consume far too much meat to be healthy. I haven't eaten meat in about 8 years and my diet usually consists of salads, cooked and raw vegetables, pasta dishes, etc. Basically the same diet as anyone else, just without the meat. I don't need meat alternatives (although I do enjoy them occasionally). I have never been underweight or sick and I never worry about my protein intake. I have also found that most natural food stores have a section with soy and wheat free food products.

Answer 3

I'm allergic to all tree nuts. This includes pine nuts. I cannot eat pesto.

Answer 4

it's made from nuts, so probably yes. Google pine nuts and find out the ingredients

Answer 5

I am allergic to walnuts, but can eat other nuts. Best to make sure. You wouldn't want to cause a reaction. Some people are allergic to nuts period.

Answer 6

it is better to air on the side of caution and avoid using nuts around your friend. I agree you might have to do some research on pine nuts. good luck.

Answer 7

When your dealing with nut allergies the means ALL NUTS!!!

Answer 8

no