Gherkins
Gherkins is high in Histamine. It also contains moderate levels of Tyramine. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Sucrose and Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
fermentation produces large amounts of histamine, so fermented foods are high in histamine no matter how fresh they look. There is no low-histamine version of a fermented product.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- FODMAPsLow
- SucroseLow
- SalicylateLow
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Gherkins affect?
Gherkins is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, FODMAPs, Sucrose and Salicylate.
Does Gherkins contain Histamine?
Yes — Gherkins is high in Histamine. fermentation produces large amounts of histamine, so fermented foods are high in histamine no matter how fresh they look. There is no low-histamine version of a fermented product.
Does Gherkins contain Tyramine?
Gherkins contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does Gherkins contain FODMAPs?
Gherkins contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does Gherkins contain Sucrose?
Gherkins contains only low levels of Sucrose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.