Brilliant Black BN
Brilliant Black BN is high in Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Tyramine and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Synthetic colours — tartrazine (E102) is the textbook case — act as histamine liberators, not sources. They are standard exclusions in the pseudoallergen-free diet. Same honest caveat as benzoates: double-blind challenge confirms far fewer reactions than open observation suggests, and tartrazine in particular has been re-tested repeatedly with modest results. Several of these also carry the EU warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Sources: Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline; EFSA re-evaluations of food colours (2009-2016); Reg. (EC) 1333/2008 Annex V.
- SalicylateHigh
- FODMAPsLow
- TyramineLow
- NickelLow
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Brilliant Black BN affect?
Brilliant Black BN is notable for Histamine, Salicylate, FODMAPs, Tyramine and Nickel.
Does Brilliant Black BN contain Histamine?
Yes — Brilliant Black BN is high in Histamine. Synthetic colours — tartrazine (E102) is the textbook case — act as histamine liberators, not sources. They are standard exclusions in the pseudoallergen-free diet. Same honest caveat as benzoates: double-blind challenge confirms far fewer reactions than open observation suggests, and tartrazine in particular has been re-tested repeatedly with modest results. Several of these also carry the EU warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Sources: Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline; EFSA re-evaluations of food colours (2009-2016); Reg. (EC) 1333/2008 Annex V.
Does Brilliant Black BN contain Salicylate?
Yes — Brilliant Black BN is high in Salicylate.
Does Brilliant Black BN contain FODMAPs?
Brilliant Black BN contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does Brilliant Black BN contain Tyramine?
Brilliant Black BN contains only low levels of Tyramine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.