Here’s where it gets serious. Even if a jar says “pine nuts,” it might be made in a factory that also processes peanuts. That’s cross-contamination. Tiny peanut particles can sneak in.
For someone with a severe allergy, that’s a trip to the hospital. So, look for labels that say “peanut-free facility.” Or “manufactured in a nut-free facility.” Don’t gamble.
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Chefs are rebels. They make pesto with pistachios, walnuts, and even almonds. But peanuts? Almost never. It’s like putting ketchup on ice cream—unthinkable to purists.
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One restaurant in New York tried a peanut pesto. Food critics called it “an abomination.” The chef defended it, saying it was “fusion.” The internet roasted him. Literally. Memes were born.
So, is peanut pesto a thing? Yes, but don’t tell an Italian. They might ban you from the country.
