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Is porter high in oxalates?

Oxalates status
Safe

Is porter high or low in oxalates? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.

Sensitivity notes

Why oxalates food checker matters

Oxalates are compounds found in many plant foods that can bind with calcium to form crystals. High oxalate intake may contribute to kidney stones in susceptible individuals and can cause other symptoms in those with oxalate sensitivity.

  • Stay well-hydrated to help prevent oxalate crystal formation
  • Pair high-oxalate foods with calcium-rich foods to bind oxalates
  • Cooking and boiling can reduce oxalate content in some foods
  • Spread oxalate intake throughout the day rather than one large dose
  • Consider probiotics - some gut bacteria break down oxalates

Sensitivities

What porter contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsLow
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineModerate
Histamine LiberatorsModerate
TyramineModerate

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesSafe
LectinSafe
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholModerate
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsLow

Additives

SulfitesModerate
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenAvoid
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoySafe
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelSafe

Diet fit

Where porter fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineCheck
Low SalicylateCheck
Low Fermentation
EoE CompatibleAvoid
AIPAvoid
InflammationNo data
Reflux DietAvoid
Specific CarbohydrateAvoid
Low FibreFit
Gastroparesis DietAvoid

Lifestyle diets

VeganCheck
VegetarianCheck
PescatarianCheck
MediterraneanNo data
DASH DietCheck
PaleoAvoid
Whole30Avoid
KetoAvoid
Low-carbCheck

Religious diets

HalalAvoid
KosherFit
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainAvoid
Buddhist VegetarianAvoid
Orthodox FastingCheck
Ingredient notes

What to know about porter

Porter is a London invention of the early 1700s, named for the ticket and fellowship porters who carried goods through the streets and unloaded the river boats and drank it by the pot. It is brewed from malted barley, which is why it grades at the very top of the gluten scale, and it carries the standard chemistry of a fermented drink: moderate histamine, moderate tyramine, moderate sulfites, and a poor grade for low fermentation and SIBO protocols from the residual malt sugars plus the alcohol. What makes porter its own style rather than a shade of stout is where the colour comes from. Brown and chocolate malts do the work, so the flavour runs to cocoa, toffee and dark bread instead of sharp roast. Stout began life as stout porter, the strong version of this same beer, and the modern revival has blurred that line all over again with Baltic porters fermented cold like lagers, imperial porters and smoked versions.

Watch for

  • Barley malt means a full gluten trigger, unsafe in coeliac disease.Gluten-reduced beers made by treating normal beer with an enzyme are not the same as gluten free and are not recommended for coeliacs
  • Moderate histamine, tyramine and sulfites together.Alcohol also slows DAO, the enzyme that clears histamine, so a porter can amplify whatever histamine load the meal already carried
  • Graded poor for SIBO and low fermentation plans: unfermented malt sugars plus alcohol is a difficult combination for bacterial overgrowth symptoms
  • Baltic porter is a different proposition by strength, commonly 7 to 9 percent, so one glass is effectively two servings of everything listed above
  • The FODMAP grade is only moderate, which surprises people.Most of the fructans in barley are consumed or left behind during brewing, so with beer it is the alcohol and the volume that cause trouble more often than the FODMAPs
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Oxalates Guide

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

Oxalates are compounds found in many plant foods that can bind with calcium to form crystals. High oxalate intake may contribute to kidney stones in susceptible individuals and can cause other symptoms in those with oxalate sensitivity.

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 Oxalates sensitivity:

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

These foods are high in oxalates and may trigger symptoms:

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

  • 1Stay well-hydrated to help prevent oxalate crystal formation
  • 2Pair high-oxalate foods with calcium-rich foods to bind oxalates
  • 3Cooking and boiling can reduce oxalate content in some foods
  • 4Spread oxalate intake throughout the day rather than one large dose
  • 5Consider probiotics - some gut bacteria break down oxalates

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

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FAQ

Is porter high in Oxalates?

Oxalates: low signal for most people.

Can I still eat porter if I'm sensitive to Oxalates?

Usually fine in normal portions.

What else should I check?

Check Gluten, AIP, and EoE Compatible next for a fuller picture.