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pecan butter

pecan butter

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Is pecan butter high in gos?

GOS status
Low

Is pecan butter high or low in gos? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.

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
  • Firm tofu is lower in GOS than silken tofu
  • Sprouted legumes may be better tolerated

Sensitivities

What pecan butter contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsLow
TyramineSafe

Plant compounds

SalicylatesLow
OxalatesLow
LectinSafe
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsSafe

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenSafe
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsAvoid
SoySafe
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelHigh

Diet fit

Where pecan butter fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineFit
Low SalicylateFit
Low FermentationLow
EoE CompatibleAvoid
AIPAvoid
InflammationFit
Reflux DietCheck
Specific CarbohydrateFit
Low FibreCheck
Gastroparesis DietCheck

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
PaleoFit
Whole30Check
KetoCheck
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

HalalFit
KosherFit
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainFit
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about pecan butter

Pecan butter is nothing but ground pecans, so it inherits the two things that matter about the nut: it is a declared tree nut allergen, and it is graded high in nickel. The nickel grade is the one that surprises people, because pecan butter is otherwise the mildest of the common nut butters here. Oxalate and salicylate both land only moderate, which is a real point of difference from almond butter and tahini, and FODMAPs sit moderate by portion rather than high. If you are tracking systemic nickel allergy, though, a nut butter is a concentrated source and a tablespoon is several nuts.

Watch for

  • High in nickel.Nut butters are among the densest everyday nickel sources, and grinding means you eat more nuts per spoon than you would whole
  • A tree nut allergen.Pecan must be declared on labels, and pecan butter is routinely ground on shared equipment with walnut, cashew and almond, so cross contact is a genuine question
  • Moderate rather than high on oxalate, which makes it a gentler choice than almond or sesame butter if kidney stones are your concern, but it is not a zero-oxalate food
  • Moderate FODMAP by volume.A thin scrape is usually fine and a loaded spoonful straight from the jar is where symptoms start
  • Check the jar for additions.Palm oil, salt, maple syrup and cinnamon all turn up in commercial pecan butter and each brings its own trigger profile
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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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FAQ

Is pecan butter high in GOS?

GOS: moderate signal - portion size matters.

Can I still eat pecan butter if I'm sensitive to GOS?

Try smaller portions and space it out.

What else should I check?

Check Tree Nuts, AIP, and EoE Compatible next for a fuller picture.