Methodist Hospital - Visiting Nurse Assn. The key to an allergy free diet is to avoid all foods or products containing the food you are allergic to. A tree nut allergy is an abnormal response of the body to the proteins found in tree nuts. In order to avoid foods that contain tree nuts, it is important to read food labels.
Filberts are hazelnuts.
Use imitation or artificially flavored extracts. Ethnic foods, commercially prepared baked goods, and candy can be cross-contaminated with nuts since nuts are frequently used in these types of foods. Tree nuts are being added to an increasing variety of foods such as barbecue sauces, cereals, crackers, and ice creams. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this web. Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx.