Lettuce: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

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

FODMAP

The FODMAP content of Lettuce 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 — lattuga: fruttani 0,01±0,00 g/100g p.f.

Histamine

The histamine/biogenic amine content of Lettuce 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 — istamina non rilevata (nd) in 4 campioni analizzati

LTP (lipid transfer protein)

The LTP risk associated with Lettuce is classified as high.

Sources: San Miguel-Moncín M et al. 2003. Lettuce anaphylaxis: identification of a lipid transfer protein as the major allergen. Allergy 58(6):511-7 — Lac s 1 (nsLTP di 9 kDa, registrata WHO/IUIS) identificata come allergene maggiore della lattuga; 50% dei pazienti allergici con reazioni anafilattiche; caratterizzazione molecolare confermata in Hartz C et al. 2007, Mol Immunol 44(11):2820-30.

Lactose and gluten

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

Notes

categoria: Verdure | Classificazione FODMAP basata solo sul contenuto di fruttani riportato in letteratura indipendente (non copre GOS/polioli).

Frequently asked questions

What is the FODMAP level of Lettuce?
The FODMAP level of Lettuce is low.
What is the histamine content of Lettuce?
The histamine content of Lettuce is low, according to the cited source.
What is the LTP risk of Lettuce for sensitive people?
The LTP risk of Lettuce is high, according to the cited source.
Is lactose naturally present in Lettuce?
No, lactose is not naturally present in Lettuce.
Is gluten naturally present in Lettuce?
No, gluten is not naturally present in Lettuce.

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