Ginger root
Other names stem ginger, ginger
Ginger root: low in histamine and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Ginger root is dried plant material with no protein and no fermentation, so it produces no histamine of its own. It is used in pinches besides. The Swiss list rates “ginger” 1 of 3, noting “Small amounts are well tolerated.”, without the L it reserves for liberators.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list (2024-08-29), for the entry, its rating and the absence of a liberator letter
- SalicylateLow
Fresh ginger root is low in salicylate; dried ground ginger is much higher, and ginger supplements higher still. The form decides the level, not the plant.
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
Note about this food
Although ginger doesn't contain histamine, some people may still react to it. It's best to test for individual tolerance.
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does ginger root affect?
Ginger root is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does ginger root contain histamine?
Ginger root contains only low levels of histamine. Ginger root is dried plant material with no protein and no fermentation, so it produces no histamine of its own. It is used in pinches besides. The Swiss list rates “ginger” 1 of 3, noting “Small amounts are well tolerated.”, without the L it reserves for liberators.
Does ginger root contain salicylate?
Ginger root contains only low levels of salicylate. Fresh ginger root is low in salicylate; dried ground ginger is much higher, and ginger supplements higher still. The form decides the level, not the plant. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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