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hummus

hummus

Condiments & Sauces

Is hummus high in nightshades?

Nightshades status
Low

See nightshades status for hummus alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why nightshades food checker matters

Nightshades are a plant family including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes. Some people find that avoiding nightshades helps with joint pain, digestive issues, or inflammatory conditions, though research is limited.

  • Complete elimination for 30 days gives the clearest picture
  • Watch for hidden nightshades in spice blends and sauces
  • Paprika and cayenne are nightshades often overlooked

Triggers

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

Diets

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

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

Nightshades are a plant family including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes. Some people find that avoiding nightshades helps with joint pain, digestive issues, or inflammatory conditions, though research is limited.

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 Nightshades sensitivity:

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

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

  • 1Complete elimination for 30 days gives the clearest picture
  • 2Watch for hidden nightshades in spice blends and sauces
  • 3Paprika and cayenne are nightshades often overlooked
  • 4Sweet potatoes are NOT nightshades - they're safe
  • 5Goji berries are nightshades

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

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