Almond Butter

Also listed as Almond Spread and Creamy Almond Butter.

Nuts & Legumes

This is what the ingredient is.

Almond butter is a spread made from ground almonds. Labels may say almond butter or almond spread.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is used like peanut butter on bread and in smoothies and baking.

Here is what food agencies say.

Sold as a tree-nut food under FDA labeling rules. Almond must be declared as an allergen.

Here is what research has found.

Tree-nut butters appear in recalls for Salmonella or undeclared allergens from shared lines.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Contains tree nuts. Not a safe swap for someone with almond allergy.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/15/2026