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bok choy
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Trigger checker for bok choy
See bok choy rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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Sensitivities
What bok choy contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where bok choy fits
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What to know about bok choy
Bok choy is the brassica that behaves. It is graded strongly anti-inflammatory, low in oxalate (a real difference from spinach and chard), low histamine, and mild rather than heavy on FODMAPs, which is not something you can say about cauliflower or a bowl of cabbage. The honest caveat is salicylates, where it lands moderate, and volume: the FODMAP rating is mild, not zero, so a whole wok of it is a bigger ask than a side portion.
Watch for
- Moderate salicylate rating, the only food-chemistry flag it carries.If you are on a strict salicylate elimination it counts toward your daily total even though it is far below the high-salicylate produce
- Mild FODMAP rating rather than a clean one, so standard side-dish servings suit most sensitive guts while very large volumes can still push symptoms
- The stir-fry, not the green, is often the trigger: soy sauce brings gluten and free glutamate, garlic and onion bring fructans, and oyster sauce brings both.Cook it plain first if you are testing it
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for bok choy?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is bok choy generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (Moderate) and FODMAPs (Low) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
Compare within the Vegetables group.