Salicylate Allergy and Foods To Avoid

A salicylate allergy—which is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a salicylate intolerance—is a reaction that occurs when a person comes into contact with salicylates.

While a salicylate allergy is an immune system reaction that can be severe, a salicylate intolerance refers to how the product is broken down in your system and can cause gastrointestinal effects. Not sure what salicylates are?

Salicylates are natural chemicals that are produced by plants. Salicylate allergies can be challenging to diagnose because salicylates are found in a wide variety of food and non-food products.

Here's a list of foods that you should avoid if you have a salicylate allergy:

◾️ Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, cucumber, mushrooms, radishes, eggplant, and peppers.

◾️ Fruit: Blueberries, avocados, prunes, grapefruit, strawberries, cherries, peaches, plums, raspberries, figs, kiwi fruit, and apples.

◾️ Herbs and spices: Cayenne, cinnamon, clove, thyme, rosemary, paprika, curry powder, cumin, oregano, and turmeric.

◾️ Beverages: Tea, wine, rum, beer, orange juice, apple cider, sherry, and coffee.

◾️ Condiments: Soy sauce, jellies and jams, vinegar, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and honey.

◾️ Other food sources: Gelatin, ice cream, mints, licorice, peanuts, almonds, pistachios, some cheeses, chewing gum, pickles, water chestnuts, and olives.

Other products that contain salicylates include:

◾️ Aspirin

◾️ Acetylsalicylic acid

◾️ Alka-Seltzer

◾️ Benzyl salicylate

◾️ Fruit flavorings

◾️ Food colorings

◾️ Ibuprofen

◾️ Lotions

◾️ Shaving cream

◾️ Sunscreen

◾️ Pepto Bismol

◾️ Perfumes and fragrances

◾️ Shampoos and conditioner

◾️ Spearmint

◾️ Phenylethyl salicylate

◾️ Salicylic acid

◾️ Magnesium salicylate

◾️ Sodium salicylate

Source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/salicylate-allergy-5425616