A Reader Writes: “Would you happen to know of chocolate manufacturers that manufacture nut-free chocolates?  My daughter has a nut allergy, and it has become so difficult to find chocolate that doesn’t have the disclaimer of ‘manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts’.” Nut allergies affect many people and I am surprised at how few companies are addressing this issue - which is far more dangerous ...

... to the afflicted than a diabetic accidentally biting into a piece of chocolate made with sugar. One company I know that specializes in Vegan/Vegetarian and similar items did not take the (obvious to me) next step of working in a plant that is certified nut free.

I don’t have an easy answer for you. I need to do a little more research among a couple of companies to make sure that I don’t give you the wrong information. In the meantime, can you tell me if the nut allergies include nuts other than peanuts? In general, European chocolate companies don’t use peanuts so you should be pretty safe there. But if the sensitivity to nuts includes almonds, hazelnuts, and/or pistachios, then that narrows the possibilities considerably.

Previous Questions and Answers:

1. I too have a son with severe nut allergies. This includes all nuts. Can you advise me of a place to purchase nut-free chocolate? I recently took a course on how to make truffles and molded chocolates. I would like to put my knowledge to use for my family, IF I can find a place that sells good quality nut-free chocolate. Any advice or suggestions?
   Posted by  on  02/18  at  09:53 AM
2. Kinnerton Chocolate is nut free, and can be bought in Sainsburys supermarkets.
   Posted by  on  03/16  at  06:39 AM