Curcumin
Other names E100, turmeric extract
Curcumin: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Curcumin is the yellow pigment of turmeric, separated from the rhizome. Extraction leaves the plant's protein behind, and protein is what bacteria need to make 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 Curcumin affect?
Curcumin is notable for histamine. Clear on tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does Curcumin contain histamine?
Curcumin contains only low levels of histamine. Curcumin is the yellow pigment of turmeric, separated from the rhizome. Extraction leaves the plant's protein behind, and protein is what bacteria need to make histamine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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