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Is cherry high in polyols?
Find out whether cherry 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 cherry
Cherries look like a clean, anti-inflammatory fruit, and on most panels they are, but they quietly stack four separate triggers at once. Cherries are high in salicylates, they act as a histamine liberator, and they are high FODMAP from both excess fructose and the sugar alcohol sorbitol. That pile-up is why a handful of cherries can bring on flushing, an itchy mouth, bloating or loose stools even when other fruit sits fine.
Watch for
High in salicylates, so cherries can be a hidden trigger if you react to aspirin, berries or other salicylate-rich produce / Histamine liberator: they prompt the body to release its own histamine, which can drive flushing, itching or headaches even though the fruit itself is low in histamine / High FODMAP twice over, from excess fructose and from sorbitol, a poorly absorbed sugar alcohol that pulls water into the gut, so even a small bowl can cause bloating, gas or diarrhoea / Mildly high in oxalate, worth a note if you are managing calcium-oxalate kidney stones, though it is the least of the cherry concerns
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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 cherry high in Polyols?
Polyols: higher signal - consider smaller servings or swaps.
Can I still eat cherry if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Best to avoid or test carefully with a small amount.
What else should I check?
Check Histamine Liberators, FODMAPs, and Fructose next for a fuller picture.