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Trigger checker for dark chocolate
See dark chocolate rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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What dark chocolate contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
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Where dark chocolate fits
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What to know about dark chocolate
Dark chocolate has real upsides, since its cocoa flavanols make it anti-inflammatory, but that same cocoa is high in histamine, a histamine liberator, high in nickel and high in oxalate, with a moderate dose of caffeine. That is why a couple of squares can bring on a migraine, flushing or a nickel-type skin flare in sensitive people even though it is one of the better-for-you sweets.
Watch for
- High in histamine and a histamine liberator, a well-known migraine and flushing trigger
- High in nickel, cocoa is one of the classic foods that flares systemic nickel allergy
- High in oxalate, worth portioning on a kidney-stone diet
- Contains caffeine, less than coffee but enough to matter for caffeine-sensitive people
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for dark chocolate?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is dark chocolate generally well tolerated?
Histamine (High) and Histamine Liberators (High) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
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