Capers
Capers contains moderate levels of Tyramine, Salicylate and Oxalates. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Histamine, Oligosaccharides and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- SalicylateModerate
- OxalatesModerate
this spice is high in oxalates by weight, but it's usually used in tiny amounts, so the oxalate dose stays small unless you use a lot. Turmeric and cardamom are the highest-oxalate spices.
- FODMAPsLow
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
- OligosaccharidesLow
- NickelLow
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does capers affect?
capers is notable for Tyramine, Salicylate, Oxalates, FODMAPs, Histamine, Oligosaccharides and Nickel.
Does capers contain Tyramine?
capers contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does capers contain Salicylate?
capers contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does capers contain Oxalates?
capers contains moderate levels of Oxalates. this spice is high in oxalates by weight, but it's usually used in tiny amounts, so the oxalate dose stays small unless you use a lot. Turmeric and cardamom are the highest-oxalate spices.
Does capers contain FODMAPs?
capers contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.