Walnut
Walnut is high in Histamine, Salicylate and Nickel. It has low levels of Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
walnuts, cashews and peanuts especially can act as histamine liberators, and any nut develops histamine when it is old, rancid or poorly stored. Choose fresh nuts and avoid rancid ones to limit histamine.
- SalicylateHigh
- NickelHigh
- OxalatesLow
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does walnut affect?
walnut is notable for Histamine, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates.
Does walnut contain Histamine?
Yes — walnut is high in Histamine. walnuts, cashews and peanuts especially can act as histamine liberators, and any nut develops histamine when it is old, rancid or poorly stored. Choose fresh nuts and avoid rancid ones to limit histamine.
Does walnut contain Salicylate?
Yes — walnut is high in Salicylate.
Does walnut contain Nickel?
Yes — walnut is high in Nickel.
Does walnut contain Oxalates?
walnut contains only low levels of Oxalates. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.