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Could a person be allergic to coconut?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Coconut allergy has been described but it is not a common food allergy. Walnut is the most common nut allergy. While fda says coconut is a "nut" it is a drupe. Patients with nut and peanut allergy are not more likely to develop coconut allergy, but they are more likely to develop sesame seed allergy.

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Answered 1/2/2015

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