Ascorbic acid
Other names vitamin C, E300
Ascorbic acid: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Ascorbic acid is vitamin C, added as an antioxidant to stop browning rather than as a nutrient. It is one defined molecule with no amino acids in it, and an amino acid is what bacteria turn into histamine.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does ascorbic acid affect?
Ascorbic acid is notable for histamine. Clear on tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does ascorbic acid contain histamine?
Ascorbic acid contains only low levels of histamine. Ascorbic acid is vitamin C, added as an antioxidant to stop browning rather than as a nutrient. It is one defined molecule with no amino acids in it, and an amino acid is what bacteria turn into histamine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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