Aluminium sulfate
Category: AdditivesOther names: Alum, E520
Aluminium sulfate is high in Nickel. It has low levels of Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
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Intolerances
- NickelHigh
- SalicylateLow
- FODMAPsNone
- 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
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Aluminium sulfate affect?
Aluminium sulfate is notable for Nickel and Salicylate.
Does Aluminium sulfate contain Nickel?
Yes — Aluminium sulfate is high in Nickel.
Does Aluminium sulfate contain Salicylate?
Aluminium sulfate contains only low levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.