Im allergic to Peanuts (peanut butter, etc.), Can I eat food cooked in Peanut oil?

Question

Reason I am asking is because I eat at Chicfilet alot and never have an allergic reaction. All of their chicken is cooked in "refined" peanut oil. See, I dont know exactly what element in peanuts causes a reaction for those allergic to them. So maybe this "refined" peanut oil lacks that content? I dont know.
I need PROFESSIONAL answers. Thanks!

Answer 1

In theory, yes you can. The part of the peanut we are allergic to is carried on the protein. If the oil is refined properly, all impurities (proteins) are removed, so the allergen is also removed. So, yes, it is possible.

In practice, there are different standards of refining and the fact that it's very very hard to completely remove every trace of the peanut protein - some oils might be so refined that they have no detectable proteins, some are considerably less refined than that. It comes down to how strong your exposure needs to be in order to activate your allergic response and then finding a balance. Obviously, the oil they use is refined enough that your immune system isn't picking up the peanut proteins. I wouldn't consider peanut oil in general to be risk free, though, because you could easily come across one that's less refined.

The possible problem is that you could still be getting sensitized, even if you don't have a reaction (not sure on this, but I think it's possible). You know how each reaction is slightly worse than the one before? You may not be having reactions, but you might still be getting sensitized, which means that you could have a reaction to their peanut oil one day.

Answer 2

Research has shown that refined peanut oil will not cause allergic reactions for the overwhelming majority of peanut allergic individuals, and if anyone does suffer a reaction it is likely to be mild. However, unrefined (crude) peanut oil is more likely to cause symptoms.

Crude peanut oil caused allergic reactions in 10% of allergic subjects studied and should continue to be avoided. Refined peanut oil did not pose a risk to any of the subjects.

Answer 3

There is the thought that roasting peanuts, as we do in the USA makes them more highly allergenic versus boiling them as China does. There’s also the possibility that pregnant and nursing women who eat peanuts are passing the proteins on to their infants which increases the likelihood of the child developing a peanut allergy. Lastly, there is the supposition that our too clean houses don’t challenge our immune systems to fight off parasites, and instead they turn on themselves viewing a peanut protein as the enemy.

The main problem with a peanut allergy is the severity of the reaction. In fact, studies by Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a researcher in the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, suggest that 80% of people with a peanut allergy have had a reaction that involves a breathing problem or experienced a reaction that affected multiple areas of their body. He further estimates that 100 to 150 people in the USA die each year from peanut allergies


Here are some ingredients that you will want to stay away from to ensure safety from peanuts:

Anything that says NUTS
Peanut oil – there are some people who can tolerate peanut oil, and others who can’t. Cold pressed peanut oil is usually not tolerated.
Peanut flour

Peanuts can show up in unsuspecting places, but they are especially prevalent in Chinese dishes, egg rolls, chocolates, candy bars, and pastries. If you can’t read the ingredients – don’t eat it!

I have heard that some people use peanut butter in chili, or in thickening frosting for a cake or cupcakes.

Hydrolyzed plant or vegetable protein will probably be marked if it is from peanuts. In Europe, the use of peanut protein is more prevalent so be careful if traveling! Lupine flour (used mainly in Europe) cross reacts with peanuts.

Some surprising foods that have a label indicating “may include peanuts” or “processed in a plant containing peanuts”:

Plain M&M’s®
Jelly Bellys (jelly beans)

Chick-fil-A fries all of their chicken and other products in peanut oil. The signs are very small, and may be missed.

Your allergist should be able to provide you with a complete listing of ingredients that may indicate peanut protein. There are always new products being created with newly processed ingredient names. If you don’t know the exact nature of the ingredient, don’t eat it!

Check out “Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children’s Story of Peanut Allergies” for a heartwarming story of an elephant learning to live with peanut allergies. “Allie” teaches children (and adults) about allergic reactions, how peanuts hide in the most unsuspecting foods and helps everyone understand the severity of food allergies.

What causes the allergic reaction is the protein in peanuts.
Peanut is in the legume family, along with peas, lima beans, lentils and soybeans to name just a few


. Xiu-Min Li, MD from Mt. Sinai developed "genetically engineered" peanut proteins that no longer bind Immunoglobulin E (IgE), but retain T cell proliferation. It is the binding of the protein to IgE that can trigger severe reactions in sensitized individuals. Researchers found that injecting heat killed E coli containing the engineered proteins into mice was very effective in preventing a severe reaction to peanut. The engineered proteins may be used as a "peanut vaccine" which would safely elicit a protective immune response to peanut, without the fear of an allergic response

Answer 4

im allergic peanuts peanut butter eat food cooked peanut oil

Answer 5

I have allergies to fish, & I have a reaction to other foods that were cooked in the same oil as fish. So to be safe stay away from anything with peanuts in it.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I would stay away from anything that contains the word "Peanut". Stay Safe, and alive.