Parsley root
Parsley root: moderate in FODMAPs; low in salicylate and sorbitol. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsModerate
Parsley root is a storage root, and storage roots keep their winter reserve as fructan - that is what the level measures. It is used as an aromatic rather than as a vegetable, one piece in a pot of soup, and that small dose is what keeps it here rather than higher.
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
- SalicylateLow
Parsley root is low in salicylate, unlike the leaf, which is a different entry. Peel it as you would a parsnip.
- SorbitolFODMAPsLow
Parsley root carries a small polyol load, unlike the leaf, which carries none. It is the root that counts here.
Sources· 1
- Lenhart A. & Chey W.D., Adv Nutr 8 (2017) 587-596, a systematic review of 79 studies on the effects of polyols
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does parsley root affect?
Parsley root is notable for FODMAPs, salicylate and sorbitol. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, lactose, oligosaccharides, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does parsley root contain FODMAPs?
Parsley root contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. Parsley root is a storage root, and storage roots keep their winter reserve as fructan - that is what the level measures. It is used as an aromatic rather than as a vegetable, one piece in a pot of soup, and that small dose is what keeps it here rather than higher.
Does parsley root contain salicylate?
Parsley root contains only low levels of salicylate. Parsley root is low in salicylate, unlike the leaf, which is a different entry. Peel it as you would a parsnip.
Does parsley root contain sorbitol?
Parsley root contains only low levels of sorbitol. Parsley root carries a small polyol load, unlike the leaf, which carries none. It is the root that counts here. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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