Gin
Gin: moderate in histamine and salicylate; low in gluten. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Gin is a neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals, so the distillation happens twice and nothing amine-bearing gets through either time. What it carries instead is juniper and a dozen other plant extracts, and the tonic beside it brings quinine and sugar. The ethanol blocking DAO is still the mechanism.
Sources· 3
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Comas-Baste et al., Biomolecules 2020
- EFSA (2016), re-evaluation of sulfur dioxide and the sulfites, EFSA Journal 14(4):4438
- SalicylateModerate
Unlike most spirits, gin is flavoured after distillation with juniper and other botanicals, so it carries real salicylate on top of the alcohol effect. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Sources· 2
- Duthie G.G. & Wood A.D., Food Funct 2 (2011) 515-520, natural salicylates in foods
- Scotter M.J. et al., Food Chem 105 (2007) 273-279, and Venema D. et al., J Agric Food Chem 44 (1996) 1762-1767
- GlutenPossible
Gin is a neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals, so it passes through a still twice and leaves any grain protein, gluten included, behind both times. The botanicals are plants, not cereals. The mixer is the only part of a gin and tonic worth reading.
Sources· 5
- Coeliac UK — gluten free diet guidance: “All spirits are distilled during the manufacturing process and this process removes any trace of gluten”
- beer, lagers, stouts and ales not suitable
- gluten free beer at or below 20 ppm
- barley malt vinegar to be both tested and labelled gluten free
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex II
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Gin affect?
Gin is notable for histamine, salicylate and gluten. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel and oxalates.
Does Gin contain histamine?
Gin contains moderate levels of histamine. Gin is a neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals, so the distillation happens twice and nothing amine-bearing gets through either time. What it carries instead is juniper and a dozen other plant extracts, and the tonic beside it brings quinine and sugar. The ethanol blocking DAO is still the mechanism.
Does Gin contain salicylate?
Gin contains moderate levels of salicylate. Unlike most spirits, gin is flavoured after distillation with juniper and other botanicals, so it carries real salicylate on top of the alcohol effect. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Does Gin contain gluten?
Gin contains only low levels of gluten. Gin is a neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals, so it passes through a still twice and leaves any grain protein, gluten included, behind both times. The botanicals are plants, not cereals. The mixer is the only part of a gin and tonic worth reading. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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