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Nut-Free Charcuterie Board: Safe Swaps for Nut Allergies

Drop the nuts, nut crackers, nut cheeses and pesto, and check mortadella for pistachios. Roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds give the same crunch. For a real allergy, read every "may contain" line and keep nuts off the table.

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Nuts hide in more places on a board than the nut bowl: almond-flour crackers, Nut-Thins, cashew cheese, pesto, romesco, muhammara, candied pecans and some mortadella. Our ingredient data flags all of them below.

Tree nuts and peanuts are two of the FDA's nine major allergens, so packaged foods must name them, and name which nut. A "may contain" line is voluntary, though: a missing warning doesn't prove a shared line wasn't used.

What's nut-free, what to check, what to skip

Safe: nothing in the usual recipe breaks the diet. Check the label: some brands or recipes do. Skip: the usual recipe does. Tap a category to open it, or use the Diet Checker to combine diets.

Cheese 72 safe · 0 check · 4 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Aged Cheddar	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Aged Gouda	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Aged Provolone	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Asiago	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Beaufort	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bleu d'Auvergne	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Boursin	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Brie	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bucheron	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Burrata	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cabrales	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cambozola	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Camembert	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Comté	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cotija	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cotswold	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cranberry Goat Cheese	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cream Cheese	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Crottin de Chavignol	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Danish Blue	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Drunken Goat	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Edam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Emmental	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Époisses	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Feta	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fontina	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Chèvre	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Mozzarella	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Garrotxa	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Gorgonzola	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Grana Padano	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Gruyère	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Halloumi	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Havarti	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Humboldt Fog	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Idiazábal	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Jarlsberg	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Langres	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Limburger	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mahón	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Manchego	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mascarpone	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Maytag Blue	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mimolette	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Monterey Jack	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Morbier	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Muenster	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Ossau-Iraty	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Parmigiano-Reggiano	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pecorino Romano	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pecorino Toscano	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pepper Jack	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pont-l'Évêque	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Port Salut	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Queso Fresco	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Raclette	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Reblochon	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Red Hawk	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Red Leicester	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Ricotta	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Roncal	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Roquefort	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sainte-Maure de Touraine	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Smoked Gouda	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Stilton	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Stracciatella	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Taleggio	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tomme de Savoie	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Triple-Crème	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Truffle Cheese	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Valençay	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Wensleydale with Cranberries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Almond Ricotta	SkipContains tree nuts.
Cashew Cheese	SkipContains tree nuts.
Vegan Brie	SkipContains tree nuts.
Vegan Cream Cheese	SkipContains tree nuts.

Cured Meat & Seafood 49 safe · 1 check · 0 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
'Nduja	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Anchovies	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Andouille	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Black Forest Ham	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Boquerones	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bottarga	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bresaola	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bündnerfleisch	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Caviar	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chorizo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Coppa	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Country Ham	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Culatello	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Duck Prosciutto	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Finocchiona	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fuet	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Genoa Salami	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Gravlax	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Guanciale	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Jambon de Bayonne	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Jamón Ibérico	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Jamón Serrano	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Kielbasa	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Landjäger	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Lardo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Liverwurst	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Lomo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Morcilla	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pancetta	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pastrami	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pâté de Campagne	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pepperoni	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Prosciutto Cotto	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Prosciutto di Parma	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Prosciutto di San Daniele	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rillettes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rosette de Lyon	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Salchichón	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sardines	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Saucisson Sec	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Smoked Salmon	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Smoked Trout	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sobrasada	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Soppressata	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Speck	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Summer Sausage	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Teewurst	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tinned Mackerel	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tinned Octopus	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mortadella	Check the labelMany brands add pistachios; plain mortadella exists. Check the label.

Crackers & Breads 53 safe · 6 check · 4 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Bagel Chips	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Baguette	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bath Olivers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Blini	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Brioche Toast Points	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Butter Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cassava Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Charcoal Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cheddar Crisps	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chickpea Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Ciabatta	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cocktail Rye	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cream Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Crostini	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Digestive Biscuits	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Everything Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Flaxseed Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Focaccia	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Friselle	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Gluten-Free Bread	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Gougères	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Grissini	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Lavash	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Lefse	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Matzo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Melba Toast	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mini Naan	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Oatcakes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Olive Oil Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pane Carasau	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pão de Queijo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Papadum	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Parmesan Crisps	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pita Chips	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Plantain Chips	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Prawn Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pretzel Crisps	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pumpernickel	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rice Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Root Vegetable Chips	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rosemary Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rye Crispbread	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Saltines	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Seeded Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sesame Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Socca	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sourdough	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Taralli	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tortilla Chips	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tostada Rounds	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Vegetable Bases	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Water Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Whole Wheat Crackers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chocolate Wafers	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Gingersnaps	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Graham Crackers	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Pizzelle	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Shortbread	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Speculoos	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Almond Flour Crackers	SkipContains tree nuts.
Fruit & Nut Crisps	SkipContains tree nuts.
Nut Thins	SkipContains tree nuts.
Walnut Raisin Bread	SkipContains tree nuts.

Fruit 33 safe · 0 check · 0 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Apples	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Berries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Blood Oranges	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Brandied Cherries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Candied Citrus	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Champagne Grapes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cherries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dragon Fruit	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dried Apricots	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dried Cherries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dried Cranberries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dried Figs	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dried Mango	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Figs	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Apricots	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Golden Raisins	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Grapefruit	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Grapes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Kiwi	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Kumquats	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mandarins	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mango	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Medjool Dates	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Melon	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Passion Fruit	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Peaches	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pears	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Persimmon	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Physalis	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pineapple	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Plums	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pomegranate	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Prunes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.

Nuts & Seeds 0 safe · 3 check · 17 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Pumpkin Seeds	Check the labelA good nut swap. Buy a bag made in a nut-free facility.
Sunflower Seeds	Check the labelA good nut swap. Buy a bag made in a nut-free facility.
Wasabi Peas	Check the labelSeeds are nut-free, but many are packed with nuts. Look for a nut-free facility statement.
Almonds	SkipContains tree nuts.
Brazil Nuts	SkipContains tree nuts.
Candied Pecans	SkipContains tree nuts.
Cashews	SkipContains tree nuts.
Dukkah	SkipContains tree nuts.
Hazelnuts	SkipContains tree nuts.
Honey Roasted Peanuts	SkipContains peanuts.
Macadamia Nuts	SkipContains tree nuts.
Marcona Almonds	SkipContains tree nuts.
Nut Brittle	SkipContains tree nuts.
Pecans	SkipContains tree nuts.
Pine Nuts	SkipContains tree nuts.
Pistachios	SkipContains tree nuts.
Roasted Chestnuts	SkipContains tree nuts.
Smoked Almonds	SkipContains tree nuts.
Spiced Nut Mix	SkipContains tree nuts.
Walnuts	SkipContains tree nuts.

Spreads, Jams & Honey 30 safe · 0 check · 4 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Ajvar	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Apple Butter	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Apricot Jam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Baba Ganoush	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Bacon Jam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cherry Preserves	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cranberry Sauce	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dijon Mustard	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fig Jam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Harissa	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Honey	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Honey Mustard	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Honeycomb	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Hot Honey	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Hummus	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Labneh	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Lemon Curd	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mango Chutney	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Membrillo	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mostarda	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Onion Jam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Orange Marmalade	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pepper Jelly	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pimento Cheese	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tapenade	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tomato Jam	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Truffle Honey	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Tzatziki	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Whipped Feta	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Whole Grain Mustard	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread	SkipContains tree nuts.
Muhammara	SkipContains tree nuts.
Pesto	SkipContains tree nuts.
Romesco	SkipContains tree nuts.

Pickles, Olives & Briny 27 safe · 0 check · 0 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Bread and Butter Pickles	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Caperberries	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Capers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Castelvetrano Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cerignola Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cornichons	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Dill Pickles	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Giardiniera	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Kalamata Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Kimchi	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Manzanilla Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Marinated Artichokes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Marinated Mushrooms	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Mixed Marinated Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Niçoise Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Oil-Cured Olives	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Peppadew	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pepperoncini	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pickled Beets	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pickled Green Beans	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pickled Jalapeños	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pickled Okra	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Pickled Red Onions	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Piquillo Peppers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Preserved Lemons	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Roasted Red Peppers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.

Finishing Touches 14 safe · 5 check · 3 skip

Ingredient	Nut-free
Aleppo Pepper	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Balsamic Glaze	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chili Flakes	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Chili Oil	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Cracked Black Pepper	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Edible Flowers	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Everything Bagel Seasoning	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Flaky Sea Salt	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Basil	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Mint	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Fresh Thyme	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Olive Oil	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Rosemary Sprigs	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Za'atar	SafeNo nuts in the usual recipe.
Candied Ginger	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Cocoa Nibs	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Dark Chocolate	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Pink Peppercorns	Check the labelPink peppercorns are in the cashew family. Guests allergic to cashews or pistachios can react.
Sea Salt Caramels	Check the labelOften made on lines shared with nuts. Check the 'may contain' line.
Amaretti	SkipContains tree nuts.
Biscotti	SkipContains tree nuts.
Chocolate Covered Almonds	SkipContains tree nuts.

Swaps

Instead of	Use	Why
Marcona Almonds	Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds	Roast them with a little salt and smoked paprika.
Nut Thins	Rice Crackers, Cassava Crackers	The same light, neutral base without the nuts.
Fruit & Nut Crisps	Rosemary Crackers, Dried Cranberries	Plain crackers plus dried fruit on the side.
Pesto	Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers	Bright, savory and nut-free.
Mortadella	Prosciutto Cotto, Genoa Salami	Unless the label shows no pistachios.
Candied Pecans	Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Seeds	Toss seeds with honey and salt for a candied version.

Boards from our library that fit

Checked item by item against the list above.

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How to set up the board

Leave nuts off the table. For a guest with a nut allergy, the safest board has no nuts on it at all, not a nut bowl in the corner.
Shop and prep nut-free first. Cut cheese and fruit on a clean board before anything with nuts is opened in the kitchen.
Keep the packaging. Put boxes and wrappers in a bag by the board so a parent or guest can read the labels.
Label every item. Use "Contains nuts" and "Nut-free" cards. A wrong guess costs more than a card.
Ask about the plan. If the guest carries epinephrine, know where it is. Their own plan beats any board advice.

Food safety for every board: perishable food out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (USDA).

What to read on the label

Read the "Contains" line and the ingredient list on every package. US labels must name the nut: almonds, pecans, walnuts and so on.
Read the "may contain" or "made in a facility" line. It's voluntary, so call the maker if a label is silent and the allergy is severe.
Seeds, chocolate, granola and baked sweets are often made on lines shared with nuts.
Pink peppercorns are in the cashew family. Guests allergic to cashews or pistachios can react to them.
Hummus and tahini contain sesame, another major allergen. Ask if the guest has more than one allergy.

Quick answers

Are pink peppercorns safe for a nut allergy? Leave them off
Does mortadella have nuts? Often (pistachios)

Questions

What can replace nuts on a charcuterie board?

Roasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds give the same crunch. Buy bags made in a nut-free facility.

Does mortadella have nuts?

Many brands add pistachios, and some don't. Check the label, or use prosciutto cotto instead.

Are vegan cheeses nut-free?

Usually not. Most vegan cheeses are made from cashews or almonds, so they don't work for a nut allergy.

Are pink peppercorns safe for a nut allergy?

Pink peppercorns are in the cashew family, and people allergic to cashews or pistachios can react. Leave them off a nut-free board.

Sources

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Brands change their recipes, so we re-check these pages every 6 months. For a serious allergy or celiac disease, read every label and ask your guest. How we classify ingredients.

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