Swiss chard: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

Here is what the scientific sources say about Swiss chard for people managing sensitivities to FODMAP, histamine, gluten and lactose.

Histamine

The histamine/biogenic amine content of Swiss chard is considered low (0-3 intensity scale).

Sources: Sánchez-Pérez S, Comas-Basté O, Rabell-González J, Latorre-Moratalla ML, Bover-Cid S, Vidal-Carou MC. "Biogenic Amines in Plant-Origin Foods: Are they Frequently Underestimated in Low-Histamine Diets?" Foods. 2018;7(12):205. doi:10.3390/foods7120205

Lactose and gluten

Lactose is not naturally present in Swiss chard. Gluten is not naturally present in Swiss chard.

Frequently asked questions

What is the histamine content of Swiss chard?
The histamine content of Swiss chard is low, according to the cited source.
Is lactose naturally present in Swiss chard?
No, lactose is not naturally present in Swiss chard.
Is gluten naturally present in Swiss chard?
No, gluten is not naturally present in Swiss chard.

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