However, some people withpeanut or nut sensitivitiesdo report having reactions to annatto.
What Exactly Is Annatto?
Annatto is found in many different types of food.
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It is a natural dye and food coloring, producing colors from bright yellow to deep orange.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifiesBixa Orellanaas a “tree or shrub.”
It’s also used in cosmetics.
Annatto seed is used in South American dishes and may be known as “poor man’s saffron.”
It can be purchased as whole seeds, powder, or in oil form at specialty markets.
When used in prepared foods, it’s considered to be a natural ingredient.
Food manufacturers increasingly are using annatto as a substitute for artificial food coloring.
Some people seem to be able to consume small amounts of annatto without symptoms but react from larger amounts.
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If you think you are allergic to annatto, ask your healthcare provider about allergy testing.
Testing can help narrow down the list of possible causes for your allergic reactions.
They are, however, required to list annatto in the ingredient list.
Walnuts and pecans are strongly cross-reactive tree nuts and are both members of the same family (Juglandaceae).
There are other nuts that are not related, and yet still can be cross-reactive.
One group includes cashews, Brazil nuts, pistachios, and almonds.
There is also some evidence of cross-reactivity betweencoconut, walnut, and hazelnuts, which are not related.
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