The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes eight major food allergens. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.
If a food product contains any of the eight allergens listed, the manufacturer is required to disclose the allergen on the label. This article specifically covers whether Chex Mix products have tree nut and/or peanut ingredients.
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Are There Nuts in Chex Mix?
The table below reflects whether a Chex Mix product has peanuts, nuts, or other allergens. We bolded the information related to Chex Mix containing tree nuts and peanuts where applicable.
| Chex Mix Flavor | Nuts or Peanuts? | Allergens? |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional | No | Wheat & soy ingredients. |
| Cheddar | No | Wheat & milk ingredients. May contain soy ingredients |
| Bold | No | Wheat, milk, & soy ingredients |
| Honey BBQ | No | Wheat & soy ingredients |
| Sour Cream & Onion | No | Wheat, milk, and soy ingredients. |
| Turtle | Yes | Wheat, peanut, milk, & soy ingredients. |
| Honey Nut | Potentially (see allergens —>) | Wheat, milk, & soy ingredients. May contain peanut ingredients. |
| White Cheddar | No | Wheat & milk ingredients. |
| Max’d Buffalo Ranch | No | Wheat, milk, & soy ingredients. |
| Max’d Spicy Dill | No | Wheat, milk, & soy ingredients. |
| Muddy Buddies Brownie Supreme | No | Soy & milk ingredients. May contain wheat. |
| Muddy Buddies Cookies & Cream | No | Wheat, milk, & soy ingredients. |
| Muddy Buddies Cookies and Cream Pretzel Bites | Potentially (see allergens —>) | Milk, soy, & wheat ingredients. May contain tree nuts, eggs, and sesame ingredients. |
| Muddy Buddies Mint Chocolate | No | Milk & soy ingredients. May contain wheat ingredients. |
| Muddy Buddies Peanut Butter & Chocolate | Yes | Peanut, soy, & milk ingredients. May contain wheat ingredients. |
| Muddy Buddies Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bites | Yes for peanuts. Potentially for nuts. (see allergens —>) | Wheat, peanut, milk, & soy ingredients. May contain tree nuts, sesame & egg ingredients. |
The product label will have the most accurate information regarding allergens and ingredients. If food allergens are a concern for you, a review of any food label is vital.
Sources:
chexmix.com
Kids with food allergies. Food Allergens. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2022, from https://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/top-food-allergens.aspx
