Annatto
Other names E160b, Roucou
Annatto: low in histamine and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Annatto is the colour drawn from achiote seed, used at a few parts per million. Extraction leaves the plant's protein behind, and protein is what bacteria need to make histamine.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- SalicylateLow
Annatto is a natural colour from achiote seed, so it does carry plant compounds, salicylate among them — unlike the mineral and synthetic additives around it at this level.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- 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 Annatto affect?
Annatto is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does Annatto contain histamine?
Annatto contains only low levels of histamine. Annatto is the colour drawn from achiote seed, used at a few parts per million. Extraction leaves the plant's protein behind, and protein is what bacteria need to make histamine.
Does Annatto contain salicylate?
Annatto contains only low levels of salicylate. Annatto is a natural colour from achiote seed, so it does carry plant compounds, salicylate among them — unlike the mineral and synthetic additives around it at this level. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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