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ketchup

ketchup

Condiments & Sauces

Is ketchup high in lactose?

Lactose status
Safe

See lactose status for ketchup alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why lactose food checker matters

Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. People with lactose intolerance lack sufficient lactase enzyme to digest it, leading to bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort after consuming dairy.

  • Try lactose-free dairy products - they're real dairy with lactase added
  • Hard aged cheeses are naturally lower in lactose
  • Lactase enzyme supplements can help when eating dairy

Triggers

Histamine
Moderate
Histamine Liberators
Moderate
FODMAPs
Moderate
Fructans
Low
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Moderate
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
Safe
Lactose
Safe
Dairy Proteins
Safe
Nightshades
Moderate
Salicylates
Low
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Low
Sulfites
Moderate
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Moderate
Tyramine
Low
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Safe
Low Fermentation
Moderate

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✓ Fit
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✗ Avoid
DASH Diet
✗ Avoid
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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Lactose Guide

Everything you need to know about lactose sensitivity and smart food choices.

Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. People with lactose intolerance lack sufficient lactase enzyme to digest it, leading to bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort after consuming dairy.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Lactose sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in lactose and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Lactose, consider these strategies:

  • 1Try lactose-free dairy products - they're real dairy with lactase added
  • 2Hard aged cheeses are naturally lower in lactose
  • 3Lactase enzyme supplements can help when eating dairy
  • 4Yogurt and kefir may be better tolerated due to probiotics
  • 5Your tolerance level is personal - some can handle small amounts

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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