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Trigger checker for scallions
See scallions 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 to know about scallions
Scallions are a low-FODMAP win hiding inside a high-FODMAP vegetable. The white bulb is high in fructans, the same onion-and-garlic FODMAP that bloats and cramps sensitive guts, but the green tops are low-FODMAP and Monash-cleared. That is the whole trick: cook with the green part, discard or set aside the white bulb, and you keep the onion flavor without the fructan hit.
Watch for
- The white bulb is high in fructans, the same FODMAP found in onion and garlic, so it can bloat, cramp and gas a sensitive gut
- The green tops are low-FODMAP: using only the dark-green part is the standard way to get scallion flavor safely
- Moderate overall FODMAP and a mild histamine liberator, so raw and in quantity is harder than a small cooked garnish
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for scallions?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is scallions generally well tolerated?
Fructans (High) and FODMAPs (Moderate) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
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