Overview
About Peach
Peaches are a classic stone fruit and a classic FODMAP trigger.
Their standout issue is sorbitol, a sugar alcohol common to stone fruit that is poorly absorbed and ferments in the gut. Peaches are also high in salicylates and act as a histamine liberator, so a ripe peach can cause bloating, an itchy mouth or flushing in sensitive people even though the flesh itself is low in histamine.
Sensitivities
How Peach scores
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What trips people up
- High in sorbitol, the sugar alcohol shared across stone fruit, which draws water into the intestine and commonly causes bloating, wind and loose stools
- High in salicylates, a frequent trigger for people who react to aspirin or other salicylate-rich foods
- Histamine liberator, so peaches can bring on itching, flushing or headaches despite being low in histamine themselves
- High FODMAP overall, from sorbitol plus some excess fructose, so tolerance drops fast with a larger serving
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FAQ
Common questions about Peach
Why do peaches make me bloated or gassy?
Peaches are high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that the small intestine absorbs poorly. It pulls water into the gut and then ferments, producing gas, bloating and loose stools. There is some excess fructose on top, which is why peaches sit firmly in the high-FODMAP camp.
Are peaches high in histamine or salicylates?
Peaches are low in histamine but act as a histamine liberator, prompting your body to release its own histamine, which can cause flushing, itching or headaches. They are also high in salicylates, so they can trigger people who react to aspirin or salicylate-rich produce.
Why does peach skin make my mouth itch?
That itchy, tingling feeling is often oral allergy syndrome. Peach proteins cross-react with birch pollen and with a peach-skin protein called LTP, so hay-fever sufferers in particular react to the raw fruit, especially the skin. Peeling and, for some people, gently cooking the fruit can reduce it, but seek medical advice if reactions are strong.
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Ratings reflect the Triggerbites ingredient database and may vary with portion size and preparation.