Is a Pine Nut a Nut?

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Botanists classify pine nuts as seeds, not nuts. However, those with nut allergies may have allergies to pine nuts as well.

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T.M. Samuels has been a freelance writer since 1993. She has published works in "Arthritis Today," "Alabama Living" and "Mature Years," and is the author of a gardening book. Samuels studied pre-medicine at Berry College.

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