yellow split peas
Legumes/Pulses
Is yellow split peas high in glutamates?
Is yellow split peas high or low in glutamates? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.
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Why glutamates food checker matters
Glutamates, including MSG, are flavor enhancers found naturally in many foods and added to others. Some people report sensitivity causing headaches, flushing, or other symptoms, though research on 'MSG syndrome' is mixed.
- MSG goes by many names - look for 'glutamate' on labels
- Naturally high in soy sauce, fish sauce, and aged cheeses
- Tomatoes and mushrooms are naturally high in glutamates
- Yeast extract and hydrolyzed proteins contain glutamates
- Fresh, unprocessed foods are generally lower
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What to know about yellow split peas
Yellow split peas are a legume, not a lentil, despite looking the part: they are mature field peas that have been hulled and split, and they are the base of split pea soup and many dal recipes. Their trigger story is the same fermentable one that dogs most pulses: they grade very high in galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and high in total FODMAPs. If you searched whether split pea soup is low FODMAP or why split peas cause gas, the GOS is the reason, since it ferments in the colon rather than digesting. They are a distinct food from garden green peas, whose FODMAP mix is different, so check the green peas page if you eat both.
Watch for
- Very high in galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), the FODMAP that makes split peas and split pea soup bloating for sensitive guts
- High total FODMAP load, so a thick, pea-heavy soup is a bigger dose than the portion suggests
- They are a split field pea, not a lentil, so they carry the classic pulse GOS load rather than a lentil profile
- Moderate nickel, worth noting only for people with systemic nickel allergy
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Glutamates Guide
Everything you need to know about glutamates sensitivity and smart food choices.
Glutamates, including MSG, are flavor enhancers found naturally in many foods and added to others. Some people report sensitivity causing headaches, flushing, or other symptoms, though research on 'MSG syndrome' is mixed.
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 Glutamates sensitivity:
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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:
These foods are high in glutamates and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Glutamates, consider these strategies:
- 1MSG goes by many names - look for 'glutamate' on labels
- 2Naturally high in soy sauce, fish sauce, and aged cheeses
- 3Tomatoes and mushrooms are naturally high in glutamates
- 4Yeast extract and hydrolyzed proteins contain glutamates
- 5Fresh, unprocessed foods are generally lower
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Is yellow split peas high in Glutamates?
Glutamates: moderate signal - portion size matters.
Can I still eat yellow split peas if I'm sensitive to Glutamates?
Try smaller portions and space it out.
What else should I check?
Check GOS, AIP, and Low Fibre next for a fuller picture.