agave nectar
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Is agave nectar high in polyols?
Find out whether agave nectar is high or low in polyols, see its exact rating, and check its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility all in one place.
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Sensitivity notes
Why polyols food checker matters
Polyols (sugar alcohols) are found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, and are used as artificial sweeteners. They're poorly absorbed and can cause digestive symptoms, especially in IBS sufferers.
- Avoid sugar-free products with sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol
- Stone fruits are naturally high in polyols
- Cooking doesn't reduce polyol content
Triggers
Diets
Serving size, prep, and portion notes for agave nectar
Agave nectar is marketed as a healthy low-GI sweetener, but it is one of the most concentrated sources of excess fructose you can buy, often 70 to 90 percent fructose. That is exactly what people with fructose malabsorption cannot absorb, so agave is a common hidden trigger for bloating, gas and loose stools even though it barely moves blood sugar.
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Very high in excess fructose, the single FODMAP behind fructose malabsorption, so a small drizzle can cause bloating, wind and diarrhoea / The low glycaemic index that makes it look healthy comes from the same free fructose that upsets a sensitive gut, so the health halo is misleading / A poor choice for SIBO and generally pro-inflammatory as an added sugar, despite the natural label
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Polyols Guide
Everything you need to know about polyols sensitivity and smart food choices.
Polyols (sugar alcohols) are found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, and are used as artificial sweeteners. They're poorly absorbed and can cause digestive symptoms, especially in IBS sufferers.
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 Polyols sensitivity:
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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:
These foods are high in polyols and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Polyols, consider these strategies:
- 1Avoid sugar-free products with sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol
- 2Stone fruits are naturally high in polyols
- 3Cooking doesn't reduce polyol content
- 4Avocado portion size matters - small amounts may be fine
- 5Cauliflower and mushrooms are common triggers
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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Is agave nectar high in Polyols?
Polyols: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat agave nectar if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Fructose, Lectin, and Low Fermentation next for a fuller picture.