Alcohol free beer
Alcohol free beer is high in Gluten. It also contains moderate levels of Tyramine and Salicylate. It has low levels of Histamine and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- GlutenContains
this contains gluten from barley and malt. Even alcohol-free or low-alcohol beer still contains gluten unless it is specifically labelled gluten-free.
- TyramineModerate
Tap and unpasteurised beer is the drink that matters here — live yeast keeps producing tyramine in the barrel, which is why draught can be well above bottled. Alcohol-free beer is still brewed and fermented, so it is not exempt; nor is kombucha. MAOI guidance singles out tap beer specifically rather than alcohol in general. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; EFSA Journal 2011.
- SalicylateModerate
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
- NickelLow
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does alcohol free beer affect?
alcohol free beer is notable for Gluten, Tyramine, Salicylate, Histamine and Nickel.
Does alcohol free beer contain Gluten?
Yes — alcohol free beer is high in Gluten. this contains gluten from barley and malt. Even alcohol-free or low-alcohol beer still contains gluten unless it is specifically labelled gluten-free.
Does alcohol free beer contain Tyramine?
alcohol free beer contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tap and unpasteurised beer is the drink that matters here — live yeast keeps producing tyramine in the barrel, which is why draught can be well above bottled. Alcohol-free beer is still brewed and fermented, so it is not exempt; nor is kombucha. MAOI guidance singles out tap beer specifically rather than alcohol in general. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; EFSA Journal 2011.
Does alcohol free beer contain Salicylate?
alcohol free beer contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does alcohol free beer contain Histamine?
alcohol free beer contains only low levels of Histamine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.