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Is rice protein high in polyols?
Find out whether rice 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 rice protein
Rice protein is one of the gentlest rows in the protein powder aisle. It is low FODMAP at a standard serve, free of gluten, dairy, lactose, soy and egg, outside the six foods dropped for EoE, and quiet on histamine, tyramine and salicylates. Its few marks come from the brown rice it is made of: the bran that white rice loses in milling stays in the powder, bringing moderate nickel (C), a mild lectin grade (B) and a touch of oxalate (B). A mild free glutamate grade (B) reflects the enzymatic processing most brands use. The practical weakness is nutritional rather than a trigger: rice protein is low in lysine, which is exactly why it is so often sold blended with pea protein.
Watch for
Moderate nickel (C) from the bran fraction. White rice is a staple of low nickel diets, but brown rice and its derivatives are not, and a daily scoop adds up. / Made from brown rice, so it keeps a mild lectin grade (B) and slightly more oxalate than white rice. Neither approaches the levels of legume or soy powders. / Rice concentrates arsenic from soil more than other grains, and that carries into some protein powders. This is a quality question rather than a sensitivity grade: look for brands that publish third-party heavy metal testing. / Usually blended with pea protein for a complete amino profile. If legumes are one of your triggers, confirm you are buying pure rice protein rather than a blend. / Some brands ferment the rice during processing, which individual histamine-sensitive users occasionally notice even though rice itself is one of the best tolerated grains.
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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 rice protein high in Polyols?
Polyols: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat rice protein if I'm sensitive to Polyols?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Paleo AIP, Nickel, and Oxalates next for a fuller picture.