Dimethyl dicarbonate
Other names DMDC, E242
Dimethyl dicarbonate: low in FODMAPs and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Dimethyl dicarbonate is a beverage sterilant that breaks down at once, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
- SalicylateLow
Dimethyl dicarbonate is a beverage preservative that breaks down into methanol and carbon dioxide after use. No salicylate involvement.
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
Dimethyl dicarbonate (E242) is a cold sterilant for soft drinks and wine: it kills yeast on contact and then breaks down within hours into carbon dioxide and a trace of methanol, so almost none of it remains in what you drink. No histamine route. The drink it is in may be another matter.
Sources· 2
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Comas-Baste et al., Biomolecules 2020
- 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 Dimethyl dicarbonate affect?
Dimethyl dicarbonate is notable for FODMAPs and salicylate. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does Dimethyl dicarbonate contain FODMAPs?
Dimethyl dicarbonate contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Dimethyl dicarbonate is a beverage sterilant that breaks down at once, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Does Dimethyl dicarbonate contain salicylate?
Dimethyl dicarbonate contains only low levels of salicylate. Dimethyl dicarbonate is a beverage preservative that breaks down into methanol and carbon dioxide after use. No salicylate involvement. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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