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 4. Section 201(qq) of the Act defines the term "major food allergen" to include
    "tree nuts." In addition to the three examples provided in section 201(qq)
    (almonds, pecans, and walnuts), what nuts are considered "tree nuts?"

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SECTION 201(QQ) OF THE ACT DEFINES THE TERM "MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN" TO INCLUDE
"TREE NUTS." IN ADDITION TO THE THREE EXAMPLES PROVIDED IN SECTION 201(QQ)
(ALMONDS, PECANS, AND WALNUTS), WHAT NUTS ARE CONSIDERED "TREE NUTS?"

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The following are considered "tree nuts" for purposes of section 201(qq). The
name listed as "common or usual name" should be used to declare the specific
type of nut as required by section 403(w)(2).

Common or usual name

Scientific name

Almond

Prunus dulcis
(Rosaceae)

Beech nut

Fagus spp.
(Fagaceae)

Brazil nut

Bertholletia excelsa
(Lecythidaceae)

Butternut

Juglans cinerea
(Juglandaceae)

Cashew

Anacardium occidentale
(Anacardiaceae)

Chestnut (Chinese, American,
European, Seguin)

Castanea spp.
(Fagaceae)

Chinquapin

Castanea pumila
(Fagaceae)

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
(Arecaceae (alt. Palmae))

Filbert/hazelnut

Corylus spp.
(Betulaceae)

Ginko nut

Ginkgo biloba L.
(Ginkgoaceae)

Hickory nut

Carya spp.
(Juglandaceae)

Lichee nut

Litchi chinensis Sonn.
Sapindaceae

Macadamia nut/Bush nut

Macadamia spp.
(Proteaceae)

Pecan

Carya illinoensis
(Juglandaceae)

Pine nut/Pinon nut

Pinus spp.
(Pineaceae)

Pili nut

Canarium ovatum Engl. in A. DC.
(Burseraceae)

Pistachio

Pistacia vera L.
(Anacardiaceae)

Sheanut

Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.
(Sapotaceae)

Walnut ( English, Persian, Black, Japanese,
California), Heartnut, Butternut

Juglans spp.
(Juglandaceae)

The foregoing list reflects FDA's current best judgment as to those nuts that
are "tree nuts" within the meaning of section 201(qq). In order to be
comprehensive, this list employs broad scientific categories that may include a
species that currently has no food use. The fact that a species falls within a
scientific category on this list does not mean that the species is appropriate
for food use. FDA further advises that, as with any guidance, the list may be
revised consistent with the process for revising guidance documents in our
regulation on good guidance practices in 21 CFR 10.115.


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