Banana
Banana is high in Histamine. It also contains moderate levels of Tyramine. It has low levels of Oxalates and Fructose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Bananas hold little histamine — they are liberators, and they also carry other biogenic amines that compete for the same enzymes. Ripeness is the lever: a spotted, very ripe banana is a much bigger problem than a firm one, because amines build as it ripens.
- TyramineModerate
Here modern guidance corrects an old myth: banana PULP is low in tyramine and fine — it is the PEEL that is high, which is why the ban only ever made sense for dishes cooked with the skin on. An overripe, blackening banana is the case to watch, since amines build as it ripens. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- OxalatesLow
- FructoseLow
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- GlutenNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
Note about this food
Histamine liberator.The riper the banana, the higher the tyramine and biogenic amine content, making it more problematic
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does banana affect?
banana is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, Oxalates and Fructose.
Does banana contain Histamine?
Yes — banana is high in Histamine. Bananas hold little histamine — they are liberators, and they also carry other biogenic amines that compete for the same enzymes. Ripeness is the lever: a spotted, very ripe banana is a much bigger problem than a firm one, because amines build as it ripens.
Does banana contain Tyramine?
banana contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Here modern guidance corrects an old myth: banana PULP is low in tyramine and fine — it is the PEEL that is high, which is why the ban only ever made sense for dishes cooked with the skin on. An overripe, blackening banana is the case to watch, since amines build as it ripens. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does banana contain Oxalates?
banana contains only low levels of Oxalates.
Does banana contain Fructose?
banana contains only low levels of Fructose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.