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Is prune high in polyols?
Is prune 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 prune contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where prune fits
Therapeutic diets
Lifestyle diets
Religious diets
What to know about prune
Prunes are famous as a natural laxative, and the reason is right there in the trigger data: dried plums are loaded with sorbitol (a polyol) and excess fructose, both poorly absorbed FODMAP sugars that pull water into the gut. That same pile-up makes them a strong FODMAP trigger, and prunes are also high in salicylates and oxalates and rate high for sulfites. If prunes give you gas, cramping, urgency or loose stools, that is the mechanism working overtime, not a coincidence.
Watch for
- High in sorbitol and excess fructose, the two poorly-absorbed sugars behind the classic prune laxative effect and a lot of bloating and cramping
- High FODMAP overall, so even a few can set off gas, urgency or loose stools in a sensitive gut
- High in salicylates and oxalates, two separate triggers that matter if you react to aspirin-type foods or are prone to calcium-oxalate kidney stones
- Rated high for sulfites, a preservative common across dried fruit and a trigger for some people with asthma or sulfite sensitivity
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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 prune high in Polyols?
Polyols: higher signal - consider smaller servings or swaps.
Can I still eat prune if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Best to avoid or test carefully with a small amount.
What else should I check?
Check Sulfites, Low Salicylate, and Low Fibre next for a fuller picture.