Green asparagus
Green asparagus: high in FODMAPs and oligosaccharides. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
Green asparagus is at its highest the day it is cut, and its fructooligosaccharides fall measurably during storage - the spear spends them staying alive. It is one of the rare foods where the older stock at the back of the shelf is the gentler one, though nothing brings it low.
Sources· 1
- Muir J et al., J Agric Food Chem 55 (2007) 6619-6627 and 57 (2009) 554-565, fructans and short-chain carbohydrates measured in Australian vegetables and fruit
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsHigh
Same reason as the FODMAP level: asparagus stores fructooligosaccharides in the spear, and the spear spends them after cutting. Fructans are water-soluble, so the cooking water takes a share - one of the few kitchen levers that works here. The spear's fructooligosaccharides are the measured part.
Sources· 2
- Shiomi N et al., J Appl Glycosci 54 (2007), fructooligosaccharides of asparagus
- Muir J et al., J Agric Food Chem 55 (2007) and 57 (2009)
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does green asparagus affect?
Green asparagus is notable for FODMAPs and oligosaccharides. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, lactose, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does green asparagus contain FODMAPs?
Yes — green asparagus is high in FODMAPs. Green asparagus is at its highest the day it is cut, and its fructooligosaccharides fall measurably during storage - the spear spends them staying alive. It is one of the rare foods where the older stock at the back of the shelf is the gentler one, though nothing brings it low.
Does green asparagus contain oligosaccharides?
Yes — green asparagus is high in oligosaccharides. Same reason as the FODMAP level: asparagus stores fructooligosaccharides in the spear, and the spear spends them after cutting. Fructans are water-soluble, so the cooking water takes a share - one of the few kitchen levers that works here. The spear's fructooligosaccharides are the measured part. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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