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mayonnaise
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Trigger checker for mayonnaise
See mayonnaise 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 mayonnaise contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
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Diet fit
Where mayonnaise fits
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What to know about mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is not a single ingredient, it is egg yolk, oil and an acid like vinegar or lemon, so its trigger profile is the sum of a few borderline parts rather than one big one. It carries moderate sulfites (graded C), sits borderline on histamine and salicylates (both B), and because it is egg based it does not fit an egg-free or EoE elimination plan. None of these is severe alone, but together they explain why mayo shows up on reaction logs more than a plain oil would.
Watch for
- Moderate sulfites (graded C), which can come from the vinegar and preservatives in commercial jars and bother sulfite-sensitive people
- Borderline on histamine and salicylates, a low-level double that adds up if you already react to aged or salicylate-rich foods
- Egg based, so it does not fit an egg-free or eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) elimination diet
- The oil is usually a refined seed oil, which is why it grades only middling on the anti-inflammatory scale
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for mayonnaise?
Low FODMAP: usually easier for most people, still watch portion size.
Is mayonnaise generally well tolerated?
Egg (High) and Acidic Foods (Moderate) Start with those if you react.
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