Egg yolk
Other names Jaune d'œuf, Yolk
Egg yolk: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Egg yolk is raw protein, and raw protein is where amines form given time and warmth. A fresh egg is low; measurements of stored shell eggs show yolk amines climbing week by week. The shell date is the number that matters.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- 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 yolk affect?
Egg yolk is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Egg yolk contain histamine?
Egg yolk contains only low levels of histamine. Egg yolk is raw protein, and raw protein is where amines form given time and warmth. A fresh egg is low; measurements of stored shell eggs show yolk amines climbing week by week. The shell date is the number that matters. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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