Peanut (Arachis hypogaeo) - Stalks bud yellow flowers that arch to the ground where seed pods grow under the soil. The seed is said to be nutlike, but not a nut. Peanuts are a type of legume*. Other names for peanuts are goober peas, monkey nuts, pinders, jack nuts, manilla nuts and earthnuts. The oil extracted from peanuts is used in a variety of ways.
(*See also Soy FWFA.net)
Advice from FWFA Support Group members:
Warning to those with peanut sensitivity, some "pure" vegetable oils such as virgin olive oils actually may be processed in a site that also makes peanut oil. Check labels thoroughly to note whether processed in a site that also makes peanut oil. (Submitted by Julie Funk)
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Some
note they are sensitive to peanuts yet can eat green beans without ill
reaction and also include soy in their diets although all are legumes.
Others with peanut sensitivity avoid all legumes (Submitted by
consensus)
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Some note that peanut oil shows up in skin care and cleaning products. (Submitted by consensus)
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IN THE NEWSSome with peanut sensitivity are not allergic to nuts while others are. (Submitted by consensus)
August 1, 2007, Plain Dealer article Safe food-handling advice from OSU Extension service includes recommendation to remove peanut oil from fried dough, funnel cakes and potato fryers at church festivals and more.
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