Nutmeg sounds like it’s a nut, but it’s seen as a spice; should those with a peanut or treenut allergy avoid nutmeg? It’s a very rare allergy but as an ingredient it can be hidden in many different foodstuffs so read on if you’re nut allergic!
Should a nut allergic person avoid chestnuts?
January 5, 2012 By 4 Comments
Chestnut is a truly Christmassy ingredient and can be used in stuffings and with brussels sprouts, but should someone with a nut allergy worry about chestnuts? Could you also be allergic and should you avoid them?
Coriander beer? Nut beer? Brewers! Leave our beer alone!
November 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Did you know that beer could contain coriander, orange and even eggs, dairy, nuts and almonds in some cases. We all know beer contains yeast and gluten, but watch out for these other allergens!
Another hidden kitchen danger – Tung Oil
November 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you’re thinking of getting a new kitchen and fancy having solid wood oak worktops then think very carefully about how you treat the oil if anyone in your family has a nut allergy. Tung oil, the best oil to use for treating wood is made from a nut tree!
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