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Is eggplant high in polyols?
Find out whether eggplant 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 eggplant
Eggplant (aubergine) carries three overlapping triggers at once: it is a nightshade, it grades high in histamine and it is very high in salicylates. So if nightshades, amines or salicylates bother you, eggplant can bring on joint aches, flushing, headaches or itching that is hard to pin on a single cause. Salting and rinsing the slices before cooking cuts the bitterness, some moisture and a share of the glycoalkaloids, but it will not remove the histamine or the salicylates.
Watch for
A nightshade, so it is off-limits on a strict nightshade-elimination or AIP protocol / High in histamine and a mild liberator, a common cause of flushing or headaches in histamine intolerance / Very high in salicylates, one of the higher-salicylate vegetables / High in lectins, relevant if you follow a low-lectin approach
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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 eggplant high in Polyols?
Polyols: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat eggplant if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Nightshades, Salicylates, and Lectin next for a fuller picture.