Allergies & intolerances

Eating out with a tree nut allergy

FoodGong screens menus, recipes, and food photos for tree nuts — almond, cashew, walnut, pecan, pistachio, hazelnut and more — and flags each dish Safe, Ask, or Avoid with the reason.

Tree nuts span many distinct foods, and one dish can hide several. FoodGong reads the full menu or recipe and surfaces likely tree-nut risk, including the less obvious sources.

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Where tree nuts hide

The non-obvious sources a busy server — or a short recipe — can miss. FoodGong flags them for you.

  • Pesto (pine nuts or walnuts) and nut-based sauces
  • Pastries, baklava, marzipan, and almond paste in desserts
  • Nut oils and "natural flavoring" in dressings and marinades
  • Salads and grain bowls topped with candied or crushed nuts
  • Mortadella and some charcuterie (pistachio)
  • Chocolate spreads and gianduja, plus shared bakery equipment

How FoodGong screens for tree nut allergy

Add your specific tree-nut allergies to your profile, then scan a menu, recipe, or dish. FoodGong checks each item against them and marks it Safe, Ask, or Avoid — with the ingredient that triggered the call spelled out.

Frequently asked questions

Can I screen for only some tree nuts?
Yes — you set exactly which nuts matter to you, and FoodGong screens for those. Many people are allergic to some tree nuts and not others.
Is coconut a tree nut?
Regulators classify coconut as a tree nut for labeling, but most people with tree-nut allergies tolerate it. FoodGong flags what it finds; confirm your own tolerance with your allergist.
Does it work on recipes and food photos?
Yes — paste or photograph a recipe, or snap a plate of food, and FoodGong screens it ingredient by ingredient the same way it screens a menu.

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FoodGong helps you screen menus, recipes, and food photos and ask better questions. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or confirmation from restaurant staff. For severe allergies, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.