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gluten-free soy sauce

gluten-free soy sauce

Condiments & Sauces

Is gluten-free soy sauce eoe compatible-compatible?

No, avoid

See whether gluten-free soy sauce fits an eoe compatible diet, with a clear compatible-or-avoid verdict plus its FODMAP, histamine and other trigger ratings in one place.

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Sensitivity notes

Why eoe compatible diet checker matters

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) dietary management often involves eliminating common trigger foods including dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood. The six-food elimination diet is commonly used to identify personal triggers.

  • The six-food elimination diet removes dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood
  • Systematic reintroduction with endoscopy helps identify triggers
  • Milk/dairy is the most common trigger
  • Work closely with your gastroenterologist and allergist
  • Elemental diet may be used in severe cases

Sensitivities

What gluten-free soy sauce contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsSafe
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineAvoid
Histamine Liberators
TyramineHigh

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesLow
LectinModerate
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsLow

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesAvoid

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenSafe
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoyAvoid
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelModerate

Diet fit

Where gluten-free soy sauce fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineAvoid
Low SalicylateAvoid
Low FermentationLow
EoE CompatibleAvoid
AIPAvoid
InflammationCheck
Reflux DietCheck
Specific CarbohydrateAvoid
Low FibreFit
Gastroparesis DietFit

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanCheck
DASH DietAvoid
PaleoAvoid
Whole30Avoid
KetoFit
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

HalalCheck
KosherCheck
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainCheck
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about gluten-free soy sauce

Gluten-free soy sauce, usually tamari, solves one problem and leaves another. It swaps out the wheat of regular soy sauce, so it is genuinely gluten-free and low-FODMAP. But it is still a long-fermented soy product, which makes it very high in histamine, high in tyramine and very high in free glutamate. So it is a good pick for gluten or FODMAP concerns and a poor one if your trigger is histamine, tyramine or umami/MSG-type reactions.

Watch for

  • Very high in histamine, because the long fermentation that makes soy sauce also builds histamine, a common cause of flushing, headaches and congestion after Asian meals
  • High in tyramine, which matters if you take an MAOI or get tyramine-triggered migraines
  • Very high in free glutamate, the natural umami that acts like MSG for people who react to it
  • The upside: unlike regular soy sauce, tamari is made without wheat, so it is gluten-free and low-FODMAP
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EoE Compatible Guide

Everything you need to know about eoe compatible compatibility and smart food choices.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) dietary management often involves eliminating common trigger foods including dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood. The six-food elimination diet is commonly used to identify personal triggers.

These foods are typically compatible with a EoE Compatible approach:

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Practical guidance for following a EoE Compatible diet:

  • 1The six-food elimination diet removes dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood
  • 2Systematic reintroduction with endoscopy helps identify triggers
  • 3Milk/dairy is the most common trigger
  • 4Work closely with your gastroenterologist and allergist
  • 5Elemental diet may be used in severe cases

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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FAQ

Does gluten-free soy sauce fit an eoe compatible diet?

EoE Compatible: avoid for strict plans.

What if I eat it occasionally?

Occasional use may break strict plans.

What are safer swaps?

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