Ethylparaben
Other names Ethyl p-Hydroxybenzoate, E214
Ethylparaben: high in salicylate; moderate in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
Ethylparaben sits between methyl and propyl in the paraben family, and shares the para-hydroxybenzoic acid backbone that makes the whole family a salicylate cross-reactor.
Sources· 1
- Baenkler H-W., Dtsch Arztebl Int 105:8 (2008) 137-142, salicylate intolerance - mechanism, clinical spectrum, diagnosis and treatment
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Ethylparaben (E214) sits between the methyl and propyl forms, and it is the other paraben family still permitted in EU food. Longer chain means better fat solubility and a slightly different range of uses; the standing on this axis does not change with chain length. A paraben carries no histamine. It is on this page because the pseudoallergen-free elimination diet removes the preservative esters as a family - a protocol to trial, not a measured amine load, and one that is unproven in double-blind trials.
Sources· 3
- Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/WAO urticaria guideline
- EFSA re-evaluation of parabens
- Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008 for the authorised list
- TyramineNone
- 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 Ethylparaben affect?
Ethylparaben is notable for salicylate and histamine. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does Ethylparaben contain salicylate?
Yes — Ethylparaben is high in salicylate. Ethylparaben sits between methyl and propyl in the paraben family, and shares the para-hydroxybenzoic acid backbone that makes the whole family a salicylate cross-reactor.
Does Ethylparaben contain histamine?
Ethylparaben contains moderate levels of histamine. Ethylparaben (E214) sits between the methyl and propyl forms, and it is the other paraben family still permitted in EU food. Longer chain means better fat solubility and a slightly different range of uses; the standing on this axis does not change with chain length. A paraben carries no histamine. It is on this page because the pseudoallergen-free elimination diet removes the preservative esters as a family - a protocol to trial, not a measured amine load, and one that is unproven in double-blind trials. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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