Discovery Falcon is a Nut-Free School. Please understand that this policy is in place, not to limit you on what you can send with your children to school, but for the safety of the students and staff who have severe and life-threatening nut allergies.

List of legumes and nuts not allowed at our Falcon Campus:

Below are a few common items that are not allowed due to their nut content:

• Anything with almond extract, almond flour, or almond milk (most poppyseed muffins have this)

• Nutella contains hazelnuts

• Pesto contains pine nuts

• Macadamia nut cookies

FAQs:

Q: Are peanuts actually tree nuts?

A: No, peanuts are ground roasted legumes, but they are not allowed at school due to allergies among students and staff.

Q: Coconut is considered a tree nut. Is it also not allowed?

A: Coconut and nutmeg are allowed at school.

Q: Some food labels say "Product is manufactured at a facility that also uses nuts".  Are we allowed to bring those if they do not contain nuts?

A: Yes.

Q: Soy is not a very good option for a replacement for peanut butter. Are there other products out there that would be another choice?

A: We find the following to be good alternatives: sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter, sesame seed butter (sugar free and no additives), coconut butter, etc. There are many different brands and options: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other grocery stores carry these products.