None of these are actually nuts. Peanuts are legumes; the others are seeds.
Yes, but the proteins in peanuts are similar in structure to those in tree nuts. For this reason, people who are allergic to peanuts can also be allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pecans, and cashews. Be careful and stay safe!
No. Peanuts grow in the ground, not on a tree.
Pistacios belong to a group of nuts called tree nuts, a common allergen. (Cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.) Tree nuts grow on trees. Peanuts grow underground, so they are not a tree nut.
Chestnuts are the fruit of the Horse Chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, so yes they are a form of tree nut.
Pecan Any nut that grows on a tree.
No. Acorns are the seeds from an oak tree. Chestnuts refer to either the tree itself, or seeds from the chestnut tree.
Chestnuts, like all other fruit, drop from the tree after they are ripe.
Yes, pistachios grow on trees. They are produced by the pistachio tree, which is a small, deciduous tree native to regions in Central Asia and the Middle East.
Tree nuts that commonly produce allergic reactions include almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. People with a tree nut allergy may also react to other less common nuts, so it's important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and management.
While water chestnuts are not tree nuts and are generally well tolerated by those with tree nut allergies, it is still possible for someone with a tree nut allergy to also be allergic to water chestnuts. An allergic reaction to water chestnuts in a person with a tree nut allergy would be classified as a separate allergy, not a cross-reaction. It is always best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice and guidance.
If you are only allergic to peanuts (and not tree nuts) like I am, that means you can technically eat many raw types of nuts. However, the issue is that many nuts are made in facilities with peanuts, so always ask at restaurants or read labels in the store. If you are in the US, the ONLY two kinds of nuts I've found that are 100% safe to eat with my allergy (that are in my grocery store anyway) are: 1. Wonderful brand pistachios 2. Blue Diamond brand almonds
Yes, they are formed within a protective case which is the fruit of the almond tree.