Canthaxanthin
Other names E161G, Food Orange 8
Canthaxanthin: 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
Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid colour, made synthetically rather than extracted. 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
- SalicylateLow
Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid colour, mostly produced synthetically rather than extracted, which is why it carries no meaningful plant salicylate.
- 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 Canthaxanthin affect?
Canthaxanthin is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does Canthaxanthin contain histamine?
Canthaxanthin contains only low levels of histamine. Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid colour, made synthetically rather than extracted. It is one defined molecule with no amino acids in it, and an amino acid is what bacteria turn into histamine.
Does Canthaxanthin contain salicylate?
Canthaxanthin contains only low levels of salicylate. Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid colour, mostly produced synthetically rather than extracted, which is why it carries no meaningful plant salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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