Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Hidden Sources of Peanuts

Peanuts can be "hiding out" in many of the foods we eat everyday. I've recently read an article on hidden sources of peanuts and here's a few things to look out for.
Peanuts can often be found in...
  • cereals
  • granola
  • grain breads
  • marzipan - a confection consisting primarily of sugar and usually almonds.
  • nougat - a confection made with sugar or honey and roasted nuts.
  • salad dressings
  • chocolate candy and candy bars
  • nut butters
  • sunflower seeds - often processed on the same equipment used for peanuts.
  • Ethnic foods - such as Thai and Mexican foods
  • Homemade baked goods and ice creams or bakery foods - may contain or have been in contact with peanuts or surfaces that had peanuts on them.
  • Vending or bubble gum/candy machines - may contain items with peanuts or have had items inside them that contained peanuts.

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