Agar-agar
Other names E406, Agar
Agar-agar: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Agar-agar is the gelling extract of red seaweed, the vegetarian answer to gelatine. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Agar-agar affect?
Agar-agar is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Agar-agar contain histamine?
Agar-agar contains only low levels of histamine. Agar-agar is the gelling extract of red seaweed, the vegetarian answer to gelatine. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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