Romaine lettuce
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Romaine lettuce: moderate in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateModerate
The dark outer leaves hold more than the pale inner heart, so a romaine heart is a lower-salicylate choice than the full head.
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
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- 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 romaine lettuce affect?
Romaine lettuce is notable for salicylate. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does romaine lettuce contain salicylate?
Romaine lettuce contains moderate levels of salicylate. The dark outer leaves hold more than the pale inner heart, so a romaine heart is a lower-salicylate choice than the full head. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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