Garam masala
Garam masala is high in Salicylate. It also contains moderate levels of Histamine. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Gluten, Oligosaccharides, Nickel and Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Spice blends stack several liberators in one spoon, and smoked varieties add the smoking on top. The blend is the problem, not any single spice in it — which is why a mix can hit when its parts individually do not.
- FODMAPsLow
- GlutenPossible
spice blends can contain wheat flour or starch as an anti-caking or bulking agent, so they may carry gluten. A single pure spice or a certified gluten-free blend avoids this gluten risk.
- OligosaccharidesLow
- NickelLow
- OxalatesLow
- LactoseNone
- FructoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Garam masala affect?
Garam masala is notable for Salicylate, Histamine, FODMAPs, Gluten, Oligosaccharides, Nickel and Oxalates.
Does Garam masala contain Salicylate?
Yes — Garam masala is high in Salicylate.
Does Garam masala contain Histamine?
Garam masala contains moderate levels of Histamine. Spice blends stack several liberators in one spoon, and smoked varieties add the smoking on top. The blend is the problem, not any single spice in it — which is why a mix can hit when its parts individually do not.
Does Garam masala contain FODMAPs?
Garam masala contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does Garam masala contain Gluten?
Garam masala contains only low levels of Gluten. spice blends can contain wheat flour or starch as an anti-caking or bulking agent, so they may carry gluten. A single pure spice or a certified gluten-free blend avoids this gluten risk. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.