Peanut
Also listed as Peanuts, Groundnuts, and Roasted Peanuts.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Peanuts are legumes often sold roasted or as an ingredient. Labels may say peanuts or groundnuts.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten as snacks and used in candies, sauces, and peanut butter.
Here is what food agencies say.
Peanut is one of the major US food allergens and must be declared on packaged labels.
Here is what research has found.
Allergen mislabeling and Salmonella contamination have driven peanut product recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Peanut allergy can be severe. Avoid products that share lines with peanuts if you are allergic.
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