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espresso

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Trigger checker for espresso

FODMAP rating
Low FODMAP

See espresso rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.

Triggers

HistamineLow
Histamine LiberatorsLow
FODMAPsSafe
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
GlutenSafe
LactoseSafe
Dairy ProteinsSafe
NightshadesSafe
SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesSafe
NickelSafe
SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe
TyramineSafe
CaffeineHigh
LectinSafe
Low FermentationLow

Diets

GlutenFit
InflammationAvoid
VeganFit
VegetarianFit
Paleo AIPAvoid
MediterraneanAvoid
DASH DietAvoid
EoE CompatibleFit
FODMAPsFit
Low FermentationAvoid
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for espresso

Espresso is the most concentrated way to drink caffeine: around 2 mg per ml, roughly five times the caffeine density of drip coffee, packed into a 30 ml shot. A single shot runs about 60 to 80 mg and hits fast, which is why espresso and doppio-based drinks can trigger jitters, a racing heart, reflux or poor sleep even though the cup looks tiny. Coffee is also a mild histamine liberator, so a strong espresso can add to a histamine load.

Watch for

Very concentrated caffeine, about 2 mg per ml, so a small shot delivers a fast 60 to 80 mg hit / Caffeine can set off palpitations, anxiety, reflux and disrupted sleep, and the speed of a shot makes the spike sharper / A mild histamine liberator, so espresso can nudge symptoms in people managing histamine intolerance

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for espresso?

Low FODMAP: usually easier for most people, still watch portion size.

Is espresso generally well tolerated?

Caffeine (High) and Histamine (Low) Start with those if you react.

What should I check next?

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