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apple juice

apple juice

Beverages

Is apple juice high in polyols?

Polyols status
High

See polyols status for apple juice alongside other trigger notes.

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

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

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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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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