Brown FK
Brown FK is high in Histamine and Salicylate. It also contains moderate levels of Nickel. It has low levels of FODMAPs and Tyramine. 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
- NickelModerate
- FODMAPsLow
- TyramineLow
- 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 Brown FK affect?
Brown FK is notable for Histamine, Salicylate, Nickel, FODMAPs and Tyramine.
Does Brown FK contain Histamine?
Yes — Brown FK 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 Brown FK contain Salicylate?
Yes — Brown FK is high in Salicylate.
Does Brown FK contain Nickel?
Brown FK contains moderate levels of Nickel.
Does Brown FK contain FODMAPs?
Brown FK contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.