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Is eggplant high in fructans?
Find out whether eggplant is high or low in fructans, see its exact rating, and check its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility all in one place.
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Sensitivity notes
Why fructans food checker matters
Fructans are chains of fructose molecules found in wheat, onions, garlic, and many other foods. They're a type of FODMAP that can cause digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals because they're not well absorbed in the small intestine.
- Garlic-infused oil is low-FODMAP since fructans don't dissolve in oil
- Green parts of leeks and scallions are lower in fructans
- Sourdough bread may be better tolerated than regular wheat bread
Triggers
Diets
Serving size, prep, and portion notes for eggplant
Eggplant (aubergine) carries three overlapping triggers at once: it is a nightshade, it grades high in histamine and it is very high in salicylates. So if nightshades, amines or salicylates bother you, eggplant can bring on joint aches, flushing, headaches or itching that is hard to pin on a single cause. Salting and rinsing the slices before cooking cuts the bitterness, some moisture and a share of the glycoalkaloids, but it will not remove the histamine or the salicylates.
Watch for
A nightshade, so it is off-limits on a strict nightshade-elimination or AIP protocol / High in histamine and a mild liberator, a common cause of flushing or headaches in histamine intolerance / Very high in salicylates, one of the higher-salicylate vegetables / High in lectins, relevant if you follow a low-lectin approach
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Fructans Guide
Everything you need to know about fructans sensitivity and smart food choices.
Fructans are chains of fructose molecules found in wheat, onions, garlic, and many other foods. They're a type of FODMAP that can cause digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals because they're not well absorbed in the small intestine.
Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.
These foods are generally well-tolerated for Fructans sensitivity:
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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:
These foods are high in fructans and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Fructans, consider these strategies:
- 1Garlic-infused oil is low-FODMAP since fructans don't dissolve in oil
- 2Green parts of leeks and scallions are lower in fructans
- 3Sourdough bread may be better tolerated than regular wheat bread
- 4Spelt and ancient grains still contain fructans despite marketing claims
- 5Portion size matters - small amounts may be tolerable
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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Is eggplant high in Fructans?
Fructans: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat eggplant if I'm sensitive to Fructans?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Nightshades, Salicylates, and Lectin next for a fuller picture.