Blood orange
Blood orange contains moderate levels of Histamine. It has low levels of Sucrose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Citrus contains almost no histamine — it is a liberator: it makes your own mast cells release what you already carry. Looking up the histamine content of an orange tells you nothing useful; the reaction comes from the release, not the fruit.
- SucroseLow
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- OxalatesNone
- FructoseNone
- GlutenNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
Note about this food
Citrus fruits don’t contain histamine but can trigger its release. They are often poorly tolerated by people sensitive to cheese and wine and are common migraine triggers. Two compounds, octopamine and synephrine, may be responsible by causing blood vessel constriction. Since sensitivity varies from person to person, it’s best to assess your own tolerance.
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does blood orange affect?
blood orange is notable for Histamine and Sucrose.
Does blood orange contain Histamine?
blood orange contains moderate levels of Histamine. Citrus contains almost no histamine — it is a liberator: it makes your own mast cells release what you already carry. Looking up the histamine content of an orange tells you nothing useful; the reaction comes from the release, not the fruit.
Does blood orange contain Sucrose?
blood orange contains only low levels of Sucrose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.