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Is decaf coffee high in gos?
Find out whether decaf coffee is high or low in gos, see its exact rating, and check its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility all in one place.
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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
Diets
Serving size, prep, and portion notes for decaf coffee
Decaf coffee is the pick for people who love coffee but not what caffeine does to them. The nuance that matters: decaf is low-caffeine, not caffeine-free. A cup still carries roughly 2 to 5 mg, against about 95 mg in a regular cup, enough that the very caffeine-sensitive can notice it over several cups or late at night. Coffee is also a mild histamine liberator whether or not the caffeine is removed, so a few people react to the coffee itself and not the buzz.
Watch for
Not caffeine-free: roughly 2 to 5 mg per cup remains, so several decafs can add up for someone who is genuinely caffeine-sensitive or drinking it in the evening / Coffee is a mild histamine liberator, so decaf can still bring on flushing or a headache in histamine-sensitive people even with the caffeine gone / Carries a moderate amount of nickel, relevant only if you have systemic nickel allergy and are stacking many nickel-rich foods / Not paleo or AIP compliant, and the solvent-based decaffeination process is why some drinkers prefer Swiss Water decaf
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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:
These foods are high in gos and may trigger symptoms:
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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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Is decaf coffee high in GOS?
GOS: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat decaf coffee if I'm sensitive to GOS?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Paleo AIP, Histamine, and Histamine Liberators next for a fuller picture.