Nuts Allergen Guide

Information about Nuts in cuisine around the world.

About Nuts

Nuts, including peanuts, tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, and macadamias), are common allergens in Australia. They are frequently used in cooking and baking, and can be found in sauces, desserts, snacks, and other prepared foods. Many restaurants and food manufacturers are aware of nut allergies and take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, but it's always important to inform staff about your allergy and double-check ingredients.

High Prevalence Warning

Nuts is particularly common in the cuisine of: Australia, Greece, India

Common Foods Containing Nuts

Almond paste in cakesAsian dishesBaked goodsBaklavaBaklava, Ma'amoul, KabsaBasbousaBiryaniChokladbollar (chocolate balls with nuts)ChutneysDessertsGroundnut soupHazelnut in chocolateKonafaKorma curriesKourabiedes (butter cookies with almonds)Kozinaki (honey nut bars)Many pastriesNut toppings on pastriesNut-based confectionsOm AliSaucesSauces and dressingsSome cakes and pastriesSweetsTrail mix

Foods That Contain Nuts

Baklava

Greece

Legendary sweet pastry with paper-thin phyllo layers, chopped walnuts or pistachios, butter, and honey or sugar syrup infused with cinnamon and cloves. Each region claims the best recipe—try versions across Greece to compare.

Contains:

NutsGluten

Biryani

India

India's aromatic rice masterpiece: fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated meat (chicken, mutton, or fish) or vegetables, slow-cooked with saffron, cardamom, and secret spice blends. Regional variations fiercely defended: Hyderabadi (spicy, layered dum-cooking), Lucknowi/Awadhi (mild, aromatic), Kolkata (with potato and egg), Malabar (coastal Kerala style). 2025 fine dining: deconstructed biryani presentations. Street vendors to five-star hotels—biryani unites India.

Contains:

NutsDairy

Prinsesstårta

Sweden

Princess cake consisting of sponge cake, raspberry jam, whipped cream, and distinctive green marzipan coating. A beloved Swedish classic enjoyed on special occasions.

Contains:

GlutenDairyEggsNuts

Semla

Sweden

Sweet cardamom-spiced bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream, traditionally eaten before Lent on Shrove Tuesday (Fettisdagen) but now enjoyed throughout the Lenten season.