Onion powder
Onion powder is high in FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides. It has low levels of Fructose, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
onion and garlic are the richest sources of fructans and stay high FODMAP even in tiny amounts, and cooking does not remove the water-soluble fructans. Garlic- or onion-infused oil keeps the flavour while staying low FODMAP, as fructans don't dissolve into oil.
- OligosaccharidesHigh
- FructoseLow
- SalicylateLow
- NickelLow
- OxalatesLow
- LactoseNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Onion powder affect?
Onion powder is notable for FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides, Fructose, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates.
Does Onion powder contain FODMAPs?
Yes — Onion powder is high in FODMAPs. onion and garlic are the richest sources of fructans and stay high FODMAP even in tiny amounts, and cooking does not remove the water-soluble fructans. Garlic- or onion-infused oil keeps the flavour while staying low FODMAP, as fructans don't dissolve into oil.
Does Onion powder contain Oligosaccharides?
Yes — Onion powder is high in Oligosaccharides.
Does Onion powder contain Fructose?
Onion powder contains only low levels of Fructose.
Does Onion powder contain Salicylate?
Onion powder contains only low levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.