AIP (Autoimmune Protocol)

Cellulase, Aspergillopepsin, and other fungal enzymes

Autoimmune Protocol elimination phase excludes fungal sources; fungal-derived enzymes can sustain immune reactivity.

Modified food starch

All starches are restricted during AIP elimination phase.

"Starch" (without a source qualifier)

All starches are restricted during AIP elimination phase.

"Spices" and "seasoning" — the spices loophole

Most spices are excluded on AIP elimination.

"Natural flavors" and "natural flavor"

Generally excluded on AIP elimination.

Carrageenan

Excluded on AIP. Research suggests it may degrade gut lining integrity and trigger inflammatory responses.

Mono- and diglycerides

Excluded on AIP elimination phase as a processed food additive.

Polysorbate 60 and Polysorbate 80

Excluded on AIP. Research suggests polysorbates may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier — some practitioner protocols flag this specifically.

DATEM (Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides)

Excluded on AIP as a processed dough conditioner.

Maltodextrin

Excluded on AIP regardless of source — processed starch derivative.

Lycopene, paprika oleoresin, capsicum oleoresin (nightshade color additives)

All nightshades are excluded on AIP elimination, including these extract forms.

Magnesium stearate and calcium stearate

Excluded on AIP as a processed food additive.

Generic "vegetable oil" (without a named source)

AIP elimination excludes most industrial vegetable oils regardless of source. Specific permitted oils (coconut, olive, avocado, lard, tallow) are named when used.