A legume, not a tree nut, and one of the most common food allergens. People with a peanut allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid peanuts.
Quick facts
| Type | Allergen |
|---|---|
| Often found in | Peanut butter and spreads, Satay and some Asian sauces, Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars, Baked goods and breakfast cereals |
| Other names | Groundnuts, Arachis oil, Peanut butter, Peanut flour, Monkey nuts |
Do peanuts fit you?
Pick what applies to you:
Pick at least one to see your answer.
What are peanuts?
Peanuts grow underground and are legumes, like peas and lentils, not tree nuts. They are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Refined peanut oil may appear as “arachis oil”.
Where are peanuts found?
- Peanut butter and spreads
- Satay and some Asian sauces
- Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars
- Baked goods and breakfast cereals
What other names do peanuts use on labels?
Who looks out for peanuts?
People with a peanut allergy, and anyone whose profile says to avoid peanuts.
Yes. Peanuts are one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Your profile | Peanuts | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan | Fits you | It comes from a plant. |
| Vegetarian | Fits you | Peanuts are not an animal ingredient. |
| Milk allergy / dairy-free | Fits you | Peanuts are not a milk ingredient. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Peanuts do not contain gluten. |
| Peanut allergy | Not for you | It is peanut, including refined peanut (arachis) oil. |
| Sesame allergy | Fits you | Peanuts are not sesame. |
| Egg allergy | Fits you | Peanuts are not egg. |
| Soy allergy | Fits you | Peanuts are not soy. |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Peanuts do not contain caffeine. |
“Fits you” means peanuts are not the thing that profile avoids. Packaged products can still carry a “may contain” warning, so always check the pack.
How does Bravoora check for peanuts?
Bravoora checks for peanuts under all their label names, including arachis oil, and shows “may contain peanuts” separately.
Questions about peanuts
What are peanuts?
Peanuts grow underground and are legumes, like peas and lentils, not tree nuts. They are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Refined peanut oil may appear as “arachis oil”.
Where are peanuts found?
Peanut butter and spreads, Satay and some Asian sauces, Chocolate, sweets and cereal bars, Baked goods and breakfast cereals.
What other names do peanuts use on labels?
Groundnuts, Arachis oil, Peanut butter, Peanut flour, Monkey nuts.
Are peanuts a major allergen?
Yes. Peanuts are one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Are peanuts vegan?
Yes. It comes from a plant.
Do peanuts fit a peanut allergy profile?
No. It is peanut, including refined peanut (arachis) oil.
How does Bravoora check for peanuts?
Bravoora checks for peanuts under all their label names, including arachis oil, and shows “may contain peanuts” separately.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
