Pine Nuts
Also listed as Pignoli and Pine Nut Kernels.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Pine Nuts is soft tree-nut kernels used in pesto and salads. Labels may say pine nuts.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is toasted and used in cooking or snacking.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA tree-nut labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Tree-nut allergen recalls can involve pine nuts.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Store cold; they can go rancid.
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 9/22/2026