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Is celery high in polyols?
Is celery high or low in polyols? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.
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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
- Avocado portion size matters - small amounts may be fine
- Cauliflower and mushrooms are common triggers
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What celery contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where celery fits
Therapeutic diets
Lifestyle diets
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What to know about celery
Celery is about as low-calorie and clean as vegetables get: no histamine, no salicylates, no gluten and no dairy. Its one genuine trigger is mannitol, a sugar alcohol that makes it high FODMAP, which is exactly why "is celery low FODMAP" gets asked so often. If celery bloats you, the polyol is the culprit, not some hidden reactivity.
Watch for
- High in mannitol, a polyol FODMAP, so larger amounts can cause bloating and wind in a sensitive gut
- Only a small serving stays low FODMAP; the mannitol adds up quickly as the portion grows
- Mildly higher in nickel and oxalates than the cleanest vegetables, a minor note for people managing those specifically
- Otherwise a very safe, non-reactive vegetable with no histamine or salicylate concern
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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 celery high in Polyols?
Polyols: higher signal - consider smaller servings or swaps.
Can I still eat celery if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Best to avoid or test carefully with a small amount.
What else should I check?
Check Celery, FODMAPs, and Low Fibre next for a fuller picture.