Egg white
Egg white contains moderate levels of Histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Egg white is a textbook histamine liberator: it holds none itself but prompts your mast cells to release theirs. Raw or lightly cooked (mousses, mayonnaise, meringue) is the form that triggers; cooked through, most people do fine.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Egg white affect?
Egg white is notable for Histamine.
Does Egg white contain Histamine?
Egg white contains moderate levels of Histamine. Egg white is a textbook histamine liberator: it holds none itself but prompts your mast cells to release theirs. Raw or lightly cooked (mousses, mayonnaise, meringue) is the form that triggers; cooked through, most people do fine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.