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Is green tea high in gos?
Find out whether green tea 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 green tea
Green tea is a gentler caffeine source than coffee, with roughly a third to a half the caffeine of a mug of coffee, plus L-theanine that tends to smooth the energy out and reduce jitters. The catch for trigger tracking is salicylates: green tea is graded high in them. On oxalate it is the milder tea, generally lower than black tea because it is barely oxidised, so it is a common swap for people cutting back on oxalate-heavy black tea.
Watch for
High in salicylates, so green tea can trigger salicylate-sensitive people even though it is otherwise a clean, anti-inflammatory drink / Moderate caffeine, less than coffee and less than black tea, paired with L-theanine for a calmer, slower lift / Contains oxalate but generally less than black tea since it is minimally oxidised; still worth moderating if you are prone to kidney stones / Moderate nickel, relevant only if you have systemic nickel allergy
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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 green tea high in GOS?
GOS: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat green tea if I'm sensitive to GOS?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Salicylates, Nickel, and Caffeine next for a fuller picture.