4-hexylresorcinol
Category: AdditivesOther names: 4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol, E586
4-hexylresorcinol contains low levels of FODMAPs and Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
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Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
- SalicylateLow
- LactoseNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
No histamine route: it does not contain histamine, does not release it, and does not inhibit DAO — the enzyme that breaks histamine down. Additives tend to get flagged as a class, but there is no histamine mechanism behind this one.
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- 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.
Does 4-hexylresorcinol contain FODMAPs?
4-hexylresorcinol contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does 4-hexylresorcinol contain Salicylate?
4-hexylresorcinol contains only low levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.