strawberry

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Strawberries are anti-inflammatory and clean on most triggers, but they release histamine and are high in salicylates. That is a common reason they cause hives, itching or flushing even when other fruit is fine.

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Histamine liberator, so it can set off flushing, hives or headaches even though the berry itself is low in histamine
High in salicylates, a frequent trigger if you react to aspirin or other salicylate-rich foods
Moderate FODMAP by volume, so a large bowl can bother a sensitive gut

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Common questions about strawberry

Why do strawberries cause hives or itching for some people?

Strawberries are a histamine liberator: they prompt the body to release its own histamine, which can cause hives, itching or flushing even though the fruit is low in histamine itself. They are also high in salicylates, a separate trigger for some people.

Are strawberries low FODMAP?

Strawberries are low in the individual FODMAP sugars, so a small serving is usually well tolerated, but a large bowl raises the total load and can bother a sensitive gut.

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Ratings reflect the Triggerbites ingredient database and may vary with portion size and preparation.