Hi, can anyone tell me if coconuts are considered a nut? I've been keeping coconuts away from my son due to the fact that he has anaphylaxis to all nuts because no one can tell me if it is a nut or a fruit. Thanks
A.
Thanks everyone for their response...I will speak with his pediatrician...sounds like a plan! I'll keep you all posted!
Best bet is to talk w/your pediatricians office and ask to speak w/their nutritionist. Since your son's allergies are so high to nuts, I wouldn't take a chance.
HTH?!
S. in MA
Hi A.-
I think the best thing to do would be to speak with your son's pediatrician or allergist if he has one. You could also do some research online as well. I came across these websites about nut allergies. They do speak of coconut and nut allergies. Hope they help.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/nu...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut#The_fruit
Coconuts are not true nuts, but are drupes. I read on several web sites that people with nut allergies do have allergies to coconut, but not all. You could have the allergist test specifically for it.
HTH,
N. in Keene
Botanically, a coconut is a simple dry fruit known as a fibrous drupe (not a true nut).
This is from Wikapedia the online Encyclopedia, it is a great resource for just about anything!!
Good Luck!
coconuts are a fruit
Hi,
A coconut is a nut. But I would ask your doctor if it causes the same reactions. I have only heard of people having a problem with the oil.
E.
My dr. gave me a list of what not to give my son as an infant and I remember Coconuts were on that list.
