Welcome to the Fruit page
The information listed here is compiled from evaluations performed using the Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation method. The information is primarily furnished by Dr. "Tish" Letitia Dick, N.D. (Windrose Naturopathic Clinic) and Dr. Jared Zeff, N.D., LAc., (Salmon Creek Clinic). It is our hope that this information helps you to achieve…Great Health – Great Life!
FOOD INTOLERANCE – FRUIT
FRUIT FOODS INCLUDE: (Whether Raw or Cooked) |
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PRODUCTS MADE FROM FRUIT: |
Acai |
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Apple cider vinegar* |
Acerola |
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Cola products... (the cola nut is a tropical fruit) |
Apple |
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Cream of tartar |
Avocado |
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Fruit liquors and extracts |
Banana |
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Oils derived from fruit |
Berries (all) |
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Apple cider vinegar and Balsamic vinegar (excluding labeled grain distilled vinegar or rice vinegar) |
Cashew... (Comes from tropical fruit tree) |
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Wine |
Cherry |
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Citrus...includes: grapefruit, kiwi, lemons, limes and oranges |
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Cranberry |
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Coconut |
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Date |
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Guava |
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Mace and Nutmeg...
(Comes from tropical fruit tree. Mace is outer part of the seed.)
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Nectarine |
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Olive |
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Palm and
Palm extracts** |
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Papaya |
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Peach |
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Pear |
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Persimmon |
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Plantain |
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Plum |
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Strawberry |
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Wolfberry (also known as Goji) |
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~Roots, barks, peels and leaves of fruit trees and plants... Examples: raspberry root, blackberry leaf, orange blossom, etc. |
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* Apple cider vinegar is often used in commercial ketchup,
mustard, mayonnaise, relishes, pickles and piquant
sauces.
**PALM EXTRACTS:
COMMON FRUIT DERIVATIVES AND ADDITIVES:
Annatto coloring |
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derived from a tropical fruit tree;
often used in butter. |
Artificial fruit flavoring |
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Ascorbic acid |
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Citric acid |
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Fructose; date sugar |
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They are only fruit and not technically sugar, unless refined. |
Grape enzymes |
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used in commercial yogurt to keep the culture from separating |
Polysorbate-80... |
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often found in chewing gum, cream cheese, salad dressings and toothpastes |
Sodium laurel sulfate... |
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found in many cosmetics and shampoos |
Sorbate |
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in any form, i.e. Potassium Sorbate |
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Sorbitol... |
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often found in chewing gum, cream cheese, salad dressings and toothpastes |
POTENTIAL FOODS CONTAINING FRUIT:
Canned tomato products... |
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include citric acid |
Cloves, ground
(Always analyze positive for fruit)
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Whole Organic Cloves ok to eat |
Flour... |
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Many contain citrus as a preservative.* (See table below)
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Glycerin(e) |
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Derived either from fruit or meat |
Herbal extracts... |
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Although they are not fruit, the alcohol or palm oil glycerin base may be. |
Honey... |
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Some beekeepers use citrus stick in their hives to protect from mites. It is best to use raw, unfiltered honey that is local to your environment. Ask the beekeeper what they use. |
Juice from concentrate... |
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even if it contains artificial flavors |
Paprika, ground |
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Paprika is not a fruit, but evaluates positive, probably due to anti-caking agents used. |
Rice... |
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Many brands contain fruit as a preservative. |
Shelled nuts... |
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may be shelled chemically with citric acid. The following may be fruit–contaminated: peanuts, pecans, walnuts and almonds |
Vanilla... |
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Although it is not fruit, the alcohol or palm oil glycerin base may be. |
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THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS FRUIT, and YOU MAY EAT THEM...PROVIDED THEY ARE IN SEASON :
Carob |
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Carob is a pod that grows on trees, but is not fruit. Be careful of carob powder, however - it often tests positive for fruit. |
Cloves - Whole Organic |
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Note: ground cloves are included in Fruit category |
Ground cherries (also known as husk tomatoes or tomatillos)... |
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These may be used to make preserves, jams or “fruit” leathers. |
Hawthorn berry... |
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excellent source of Vitamin C |
Hibiscus... |
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excellent source of Vitamin C |
Juniper berry |
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Melons (all)... |
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includes: cantaloupe, honeydew, muskmelon, watermelon, etc. |
Pineapple |
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It is in the cactus family |
Prickly pear cactus |
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Rhubarb |
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Rose hips... |
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excellent source of Vitamin C |
Tomatoes |
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*The following flour products have been evaluated as citrus-free and ok to eat...
(Be sure to check The Food Resource List first to verify any changes.) |
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Bronze Chief, Joseph’s Flour, Prairie Gold and Wheat Montana |
READ THE LABELS on all products.
 Once you become familiar with this list, you will be able to quickly identify listed ingredients to avoid in products.
Carry this list with you as your shopping guide along with The Food Resource List.
SEE:
The Food
Resource List for products that have been analyzed for hidden ingredients,
The Food Substitutions List for alternatives and
Recipes for great entries and tips on how to adapt your favorite recipes to fit your personal needs.
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