Substitution for Peanuts?

July 2, 2000

To All,

Although I was not born this way I am [now] allergic to peanuts, peanut oil,

peanut butter and so on. To be quite honest it was my favorite thing to

eat, but now if I eat it I will not be able to breathe. I was wondering if

there was a way in which I can enjoy the peanut flavor without the actual

peanut? I have been getting rid of the recipes that contain any form of

peanut with much sadness. Finding a replacement is probably a major

stretch, but I figure it could not hurt to ask.

Danell :-)

July 2, 2000

Hi, Danell!

Don't get rid of your recipes -- let's find substitutes!

For oils -- sesame oil (?)

For butters -- there is still tahini (sesame seed butter) and other nut

butters, like cashew butter.

If you aren't allergic to other nuts, you could just substitute other

nuts for the peanuts.

Hope this is helpful.

Karen

Danell & Tony Cascio wrote:

> To All,

>

> Although I was not born this way I am [now] allergic to peanuts, peanut

> oil,

> peanut butter and so on. To be quite honest it was my favorite thing to

> eat, but now if I eat it I will not be able to breathe. I was wondering

> if

> there was a way in which I can enjoy the peanut flavor without the actual

>

> peanut? I have been getting rid of the recipes that contain any form of

> peanut with much sadness. Finding a replacement is probably a major

> stretch, but I figure it could not hurt to ask.

>

> Danell :-)

July 3, 2000

Danell:

Recipes are just guidelines, not hard written rules 95% of the time -

that's why there are so many of them! I would expect that there is a good

substitute for every peanut product.

For peanut oil, use another vegetable oil, or maybe use sesame oil which is

somewhat similar. I think that they both have high smoke points.

The Vegetarian Times website suggests substituting almonds for peanuts.

And the folks at mayohealth.org say:

http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9912/htm/foodlabels.htm

Know the exact ingredient(s) you want

to avoid. Say that you have a peanut

allergy and find peanut oil listed on a food

label. Before you eliminate this food from

your diet, ask your allergist for guidance.

" People with peanut allergies usually are

not allergic to the oil component, " says Dr.

Li. " In general, it's the protein component in

peanuts that causes problems. If you find

the peanut oil in pure form without the protein, you

may not have to worry. "

I would expect that someone on this list will know a good substitute for

peanut butter. Tahini???

Kathleen

July 3, 2000

Thank you very much Judy and Karen for all your help and advice. I surely

appreciate it.