There is no clear evidence that specific foods directly trigger photic sneezing. Photic sneezing is caused by exposure to bright light, particularly when transitioning from a dark to a bright environment.

However, there are a few related conditions that may involve sneezing in response to certain foods:

Gustatory Rhinitis

Some people experience sneezing after eating, particularly after consuming spicy foods like chili peppers, horseradish, wasabi, or dark chocolate. This condition is called gustatory rhinitis and is not an allergic reaction. The exact cause is unknown, but it may be related to the trigeminal nerve being stimulated by the pungent compounds in these foods.

Snatiation

Another condition called snatiation causes uncontrollable sneezing fits of 3-15 sneezes immediately after eating large meals that completely fill the stomach. This occurs regardless of the type of food eaten. The cause is not well understood but may have a genetic component.

So in summary, while photic sneezing itself is not triggered by food, related conditions like gustatory rhinitis and snatiation can cause sneezing in response to certain foods or large meals. But these are distinct from the photic sneeze reflex which is caused solely by exposure to bright light.

References

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2. Whitaker’s Chocolates - Why Does Chocolate Make Me Sneeze?
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4. Healthline - How to Stop Sneezing
5. UCLA Health - Ask the Doctors: Sneezing After Eating Is a Common Occurrence
6. Wikipedia - Photic Sneeze Reflex
7. PBS - Does the Sun Make You Sneeze?
8. 23andMe - Photic Sneeze Reflex