Corn
Other names maize, corn cereal
Corn: low in oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- OxalatesLow
Sweetcorn is one of the lowest-oxalate grains, around 1 mg per 100 g boiled. The oxalate sits in the outer layers, so corn bran and cornflakes are low too. Popcorn is the exception: popping concentrates it.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does corn affect?
Corn is notable for oxalates. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel and gluten.
Does corn contain oxalates?
Corn contains only low levels of oxalates. Sweetcorn is one of the lowest-oxalate grains, around 1 mg per 100 g boiled. The oxalate sits in the outer layers, so corn bran and cornflakes are low too. Popcorn is the exception: popping concentrates it. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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