It is best to check food lists with your doctor and dietitian for individual suitability
🟢 Low Salicylates
Generally well tolerated
- Pears (fresh, ripe, peeled)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Pears (canned in syrup)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: —
🟡 Medium Salicylates
Usually tolerated with care
- Apple (Golden/Red Delicious, peeled & ripe)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Loquat
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Pear (peeled, unripe)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Pear (canned in juice, drained)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Pear juice (home-made)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: — - Nashi pear (peeled, ripe)
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: —
🟠 High Salicylates
Caution advised — higher chemical load
- Banana (just ripe)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ✅ | S/A/G: A - Apple (Bonza, Fuji, Gala, etc.)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Apricot
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Banana (ripe)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Berries (sweet blueberries, mulberries)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Custard apple
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Dragon fruit
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Durian
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Feijoa
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Fig
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Guava
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Grape (peeled)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Jackfruit
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Longan
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Lychee
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Mango
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Nectarine (peeled)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Papaya / Paw Paw
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Pear juice (commercial)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Peach (peeled)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Persimmon
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Pomegranate
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Rambutan
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Rhubarb
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Rockmelon
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Starfruit
‣ Histamine: Low | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S - Tamarillo
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A - Tomato (fresh, peeled, sliced)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A G - Watermelon
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ⚠️ | S/A/G: S A
🔴 Very High Salicylates
Avoid in early elimination or MCAS flares
- Avocado (soft, mashable)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Berries (blackberries, raspberries, etc.)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Blackcurrant
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Cherry
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon, lime, etc.)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Date
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A - Dried fruits (apple, banana, pawpaw, mango, etc.)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Dried prunes, raisins, sultanas
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Fruit cordials, ices, jams, juices
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Grapes (whole, unpeeled)
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A - Kiwi fruit
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Passionfruit
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Pineapple
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Plum
‣ Histamine: Moderate | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A - Redcurrant
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Strawberry
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G - Tomato (dried, sun-dried, paste, sauce)
‣ Histamine: High | Failsafe: ❌ | S/A/G: S A G