Alaska pollock
Other names Alaskan pollock, Theragra chalcogramma
Alaska pollock: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Alaska pollock is caught and frozen at sea within hours, more consistently than almost any other fish - the fleet is built around it. That is why it is the base of fish fingers and surimi, and why it is one of the safer choices here: the cold chain never breaks because it starts on the boat. The legal histamine limits of 100 and 200 mg/kg are written for the histidine-rich scombroids, not for this fish - which does not exempt it from the clock.
Sources· 2
- McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006
- Reg. (EC) No 2073/2005 as amended, for the 100 and 200 mg/kg limits
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNone
- 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 alaska pollock affect?
Alaska pollock is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does alaska pollock contain histamine?
Alaska pollock contains only low levels of histamine. Alaska pollock is caught and frozen at sea within hours, more consistently than almost any other fish - the fleet is built around it. That is why it is the base of fish fingers and surimi, and why it is one of the safer choices here: the cold chain never breaks because it starts on the boat. The legal histamine limits of 100 and 200 mg/kg are written for the histidine-rich scombroids, not for this fish - which does not exempt it from the clock. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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