Nut
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Plant Origin
Remember 'nut' refers to fruits with hard shells, often from trees like almonds or cashews. Almonds are actually seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, but they are commonly called nuts.
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Culinary Use
'Nut' can be used to describe edible seeds used in cooking and baking, like peanuts in pad thai. She topped the sundae with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
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Nut Allergies
Some people are allergic to nuts, so it's important in food contexts to specify if something contains nuts. Make sure the cookies are nut-free since James has a nut allergy.