Prevention Of Peanut Allergy

The best way to prevent an allergic reaction to peanuts is to know and avoid foods that cause signs and symptoms. Some foods can be well hidden peanuts. This is especially true in restaurants and in other social contexts.

If you know you have allergies to peanuts, do the following:

How to avoid peanuts. Remember to read food labels carefully and avoid foods that have come into contact with peanuts.

Be prepared for a reaction. Talk to your doctor about carrying emergency drug if you have had a severe reaction.

Avoid foods that often contain peanuts

Peanuts are common, and avoid foods that contain them can be a challenge. The following foods often contain peanuts:

Ground or mixed nuts

Baked goods such as biscuits and pastries

Gelato and ice cream packaging

Energy Bar

Cereals and granola

Grain breads

Marshmallows, molding packaging of nuts, egg whites and sugar

Less obvious foods may contain peanuts or peanut protein or because they had signed with them or because they came into contact with them during the manufacturing process. Examples:

Nougat.

Chocolate candies, nut butters (such as almond butter) and sunflower seeds.

Food culture of African, Chinese, Indonesian, Mexican, Thai and Vietnamese.

Foods sold in bakeries and ice.

Peanut oil, another name for peanut oil.