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pistachios
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Trigger checker for pistachios
See pistachios 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 pistachios contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where pistachios fits
Therapeutic diets
Lifestyle diets
Religious diets
What to know about pistachios
Pistachios look like a safe snack nut, but they are one of the few nuts Monash rates high FODMAP: even a small handful is high in galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), the same bean-family carbohydrate that causes gas and bloating. On top of that they run high in oxalate, high in salicylates and high in nickel, so pistachios trip more trigger wires than almost any other nut.
Watch for
- High in GOS, so a normal handful can bloat and gas a sensitive gut even though most nuts are low FODMAP
- High in oxalate, which matters if you form kidney stones or are keeping oxalate low
- High in salicylates, a common trigger for people who react to aspirin or salicylate-rich foods
- High in nickel, so they are worth watching if you have systemic nickel allergy (SNAS)
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for pistachios?
High FODMAP: consider smaller servings or swap within the same group.
Is pistachios generally well tolerated?
Tree Nuts (Avoid) and Oxalates (Avoid) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
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