Kiwi: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

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

Histamine

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

Sources: Sánchez-Pérez S, Comas-Basté O, Rabell-González J, Veciana-Nogués MT, Latorre-Moratalla ML, Vidal-Carou MC. "Biogenic Amines in Plant-Origin Foods: Are they Frequently Underestimated in Low-Histamine Diets?" Foods. 2018;7(12):205 (istamina rilevata in un intervallo non rilevabile-2 mg/kg).

Lactose and gluten

Lactose is not naturally present in Kiwi. Gluten is not naturally present in Kiwi.

Notes

categoria: Frutta | Talvolta descritto come possibile liberatore di istamina endogena, con meccanismo non chiarito (Comas-Basté O, Sánchez-Pérez S, Veciana-Nogués MT, Latorre-Moratalla M, Vidal-Carou MC. "Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art." Biomolecules. 2020;10(8):1181).

Frequently asked questions

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

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