Contamination & AllergensQuestion 61 of 320
Tree nuts are one of the Big 9 allergens. Which of the following is a tree nut?
a.Almond
b.Sunflower seed
c.Peanut
d.Chickpea
Explanation
Almonds are tree nuts, along with walnuts, cashews, pecans, and pistachios. Peanuts are legumes and are their own separate Big 9 allergen, while chickpeas and sunflower seeds are not among the Big 9. Because peanuts and tree nuts are separate categories, both must be tracked individually.
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