Pomegranate
Pomegranate: high in oxalates; moderate in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- OxalatesHigh
Pomegranate is high in oxalate, and the juice concentrates it - a glass is several fruits, pressed. The arils eaten by the spoonful from a whole fruit are a much smaller dose than the same fruit drunk.
Sources· 2
- Noonan SC & Savage GP, Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 8 (1999)
- USDA FoodData Central
- SalicylateModerate
Pomegranate: the arils are the edible part and they carry the salicylate; the bitter membrane holds more still, so removing it carefully helps a little. Juice concentrates several fruits into a glass.
Sources· 1
- Scotter M.J. et al., Food Chemistry 105 (2007), free and acetyl salicylic acid in foods by GC-MS, and Venema D. et al., J Agric Food Chem 44 (1996), acetylsalicylic and salicylic acid in foods by HPLC
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
Pomegranate is eaten as fresh seeds, prised out of the skin.
Sources· 1
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does pomegranate affect?
Pomegranate is notable for oxalates and salicylate. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel and gluten.
Does pomegranate contain oxalates?
Yes — pomegranate is high in oxalates. Pomegranate is high in oxalate, and the juice concentrates it - a glass is several fruits, pressed. The arils eaten by the spoonful from a whole fruit are a much smaller dose than the same fruit drunk.
Does pomegranate contain salicylate?
Pomegranate contains moderate levels of salicylate. Pomegranate: the arils are the edible part and they carry the salicylate; the bitter membrane holds more still, so removing it carefully helps a little. Juice concentrates several fruits into a glass. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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