Red bell pepper: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

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

FODMAP

The FODMAP content of Red bell pepper is classified as low.

Sources: Ferjančič B, Korošec M, Kočevar Baloh A, Bertoncelj J. Fructan content in most commonly consumed Slovenian foods and estimation of daily fructan consumption. Front Nutr. 2024;11:1446771. doi:10.3389/fnut.2024.1446771 — 'peperone/bell pepper': fruttani 0,02±0,00 g/100g p.f. (colore non specificato nella fonte)

Histamine

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

Sources: Sánchez-Pérez S, Comas-Basté O, 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. doi:10.3390/foods7120205 — peperone rosso: istamina non rilevata (nd) in 8 campioni analizzati

Lactose and gluten

Lactose is not naturally present in Red bell pepper. Gluten is not naturally present in Red bell pepper.

Notes

categoria: Verdure | Dato sui fruttani riferito a 'peperone' generico (Capsicum annuum) senza distinzione di colore nella fonte; dato istamina invece specifico per peperone rosso.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FODMAP level of Red bell pepper?
The FODMAP level of Red bell pepper is low.
What is the histamine content of Red bell pepper?
The histamine content of Red bell pepper is low, according to the cited source.
Is lactose naturally present in Red bell pepper?
No, lactose is not naturally present in Red bell pepper.
Is gluten naturally present in Red bell pepper?
No, gluten is not naturally present in Red bell pepper.

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