Tomato: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

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

FODMAP

The FODMAP content of Tomato is classified as low.

Sources: Ferjančič B, Korošec M, Kočevar Baloh A, Bertoncelj J. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2024;11:1446771. doi:10.3389/fnut.2024.1446771

Histamine

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

Sources: Sánchez-Pérez S, et al. Foods. 2018;7(12):205. doi:10.3390/foods7120205; Tsiasioti A, Tzanavaras PD. Foods. 2022;11(20):3234. doi:10.3390/foods11203234

Lactose and gluten

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

Notes

categoria: Verdure | Fruttani molto bassi (0,01 g/100g p.f., Ferjančič et al. 2024; classificazione riferita solo ai fruttani). Istamina presente ma a livelli più bassi di melanzana/spinaci: media 2,5 mg/kg, range non rilevabile–17,1 mg/kg (Sánchez-Pérez et al. 2018); 0,8–1,4 mg/kg nei pomodori freschi in Tsiasioti & Tzanavaras 2022. Citato come possibile liberatore di istamina in Maintz L, Novak N. "Histamine and histamine intolerance." Am J Clin Nutr. 2007;85(5):1185-96.

Frequently asked questions

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

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