Kola Nut - Nut Allergy

[viv...@gmail.com]

Hello,

If someone has a tree nut allergy (peanuts, almonds, walnuts etc) is
Kola Nut safe? I read it is a seed.

Anyone know where I can get some definitive answers. Right now, it is
avoided.

Thanks,

V

[pavane]

<viv...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:05b3f076-9755-4009...@n14g2000pri.googlegroups.com...

Looks as if it should be avoided. Check Google for more
information on Kola nut allergy.

From http://www.allallergy.net/fapaidfind.cfm?cdeoc=1144 :

Peanut and Tree nut allergic reactions coexist in one third of
peanut-allergic patients, frequently occur on first known exposure,
and may be life-threatening, requiring emergency treatment.
Accidental ingestions are common, occur frequently outside of
the home, and often require emergency treatment (Sicherer)

The 10 chief offenders among food allergens are cow's milk,
chocolate and cola (the kola nut family), corn, eggs, the pea
family (chiefly peanut, which is not a nut), citrus fruits, tomato,
wheat and other small grains, cinnamon and artificial food colors.

pavane