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blue cheese

blue cheese

Dairy & Alternatives

Is blue cheese high in gos?

GOS status
Safe

See gos status for blue cheese alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why gos food checker matters

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.

  • Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
  • Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
  • Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful

Triggers

Histamine
High
Histamine Liberators
Safe
FODMAPs
Safe
Fructans
Safe
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
Safe
Lactose
Safe
Dairy Proteins
High
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Safe
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Moderate
Tyramine
Avoid
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Safe
Low Fermentation
Low

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✗ Avoid
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✗ Avoid
DASH Diet
✗ Avoid
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✓ Fit
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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GOS Guide

Everything you need to know about gos sensitivity and smart food choices.

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.

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 GOS sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

If you're sensitive to GOS, consider these strategies:

  • 1Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
  • 2Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
  • 3Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful
  • 4Firm tofu is lower in GOS than silken tofu
  • 5Sprouted legumes may be better tolerated

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

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