4-hexylresorcinol
Other names 4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol, E586
4-hexylresorcinol: low in FODMAPs and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
4-hexylresorcinol is an anti-browning agent for shellfish, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
- SalicylateLow
4-hexylresorcinol is an anti-browning agent used on shellfish. It is a phenolic compound, which is why it appears near the gallates on the salicylate list, but at far lower use levels.
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
4-hexylresorcinol (E586) is used on prawns and shrimp to stop the black spots that form on the shell after catching. It has no histamine route of its own, and one thing about it is worth getting right: it is applied AT catch, before the spots can appear, so it marks a catch meant for storage rather than one that has been stored. Where you meet it still matters, because crustaceans are histamine liberators and their own histamine is decided by the cold chain that follows.
Sources· 2
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, for the authorised use of E 586
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does 4-hexylresorcinol affect?
4-hexylresorcinol is notable for FODMAPs and salicylate. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does 4-hexylresorcinol contain FODMAPs?
4-hexylresorcinol contains only low levels of FODMAPs. 4-hexylresorcinol is an anti-browning agent for shellfish, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Does 4-hexylresorcinol contain salicylate?
4-hexylresorcinol contains only low levels of salicylate. 4-hexylresorcinol is an anti-browning agent used on shellfish. It is a phenolic compound, which is why it appears near the gallates on the salicylate list, but at far lower use levels. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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