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Is beef protein high in polyols?
Find out whether beef protein 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 beef protein
Beef protein is the powder people reach for precisely because whey failed them, and on the dairy front it delivers: no milk protein, no lactose, no FODMAPs at all. The catch is how it is made. Most tubs are hydrolyzed, and many are built from collagen rather than muscle, which is why this row grades high on glutamates (D) and moderate on histamine (C) and tyramine (C). Breaking a protein into fragments frees exactly the amino acids that biogenic amines and free glutamate come from, so a shake can carry a load that a fresh steak never would. It stays friendly where whey is not: fine for a paleo pattern, outside the six foods dropped for EoE, and clean on gluten, sulfites, nickel and every FODMAP group.
Watch for
High free glutamate (D). Hydrolyzed proteins are the classic hidden glutamate source, which is why products containing them cannot legally claim "no MSG". If glutamate is one of your triggers, this is the grade that matters. / Moderate histamine (C) and tyramine (C), a step above fresh beef. The hydrolysis that makes it mixable also frees the building blocks of biogenic amines, and low tyramine diets for MAOI medication explicitly exclude powdered protein supplements. / Many "beef protein" tubs are hydrolyzed collagen rather than muscle meat. A label with very high glycine and low leucine is the tell, and collagen is also where the mild oxalate grade (B) comes from. / Some "beef blend" products quietly cut in whey. If you are here to avoid dairy, read the ingredient list every time. / Not vegan or vegetarian, and flavoured versions can add sweeteners or polyols the plain grades do not price in.
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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 beef protein high in Polyols?
Polyols: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat beef protein if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Vegan, Vegetarian, and Glutamates next for a fuller picture.