Nut free macarons in Paris?

Question

My two girls are both severely allergic to all tree nuts and peanuts. But, they are fascinated with macarons and I would love love them to try them in Paris. We are headed there in three weeks. Does anyone know if there is a place that sells nut free macarons? Thanks in advance!

Answer

I don't have input on a nut free macaron in paris, but the famous Poilane bakery in Paris has nut allergy awareness and apparently they have croissants and several other pastries that are safe for those with nut allergies. Note that peanut oil is often used for frying and walnut oil is rather common in salad dressing

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Have the girls checked specifically for an allergy to almonds. Macrons are made from almond flour. And almonds are not technically a nut (neither are peanuts, but you know they're allergic to those). Almonds are the seed of a stone fruit, it's the same genus as peaches and plums. It's entirely possible they are allergic to almonds. Though almond/seed allergies are also a thing. And cross contamination where the almonds are processed is a concern. But it might be entirely possible they can eat the things. Or if almonds aren't an issue it shouldn't be to hard to find or make nut free almond flour at home.

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Unfortunately they are indeed allergic to all tree nuts, including almonds. I have made macs at home and they are obsessed with wanting to try them! There's a place near Vancouver that I know sells nut free ones, but thought since we are going to Paris, we would try there. Oh well! They will have to wait.

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There is no such thing as a macaron without almonds. Almonds are the raison d'être of macarons. End of story.

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