Green S
Green S is high in Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Tyramine and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Synthetic colours — tartrazine (E102) is the textbook case — act as histamine liberators, not sources. They are standard exclusions in the pseudoallergen-free diet. Same honest caveat as benzoates: double-blind challenge confirms far fewer reactions than open observation suggests, and tartrazine in particular has been re-tested repeatedly with modest results. Several of these also carry the EU warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Sources: Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline; EFSA re-evaluations of food colours (2009-2016); Reg. (EC) 1333/2008 Annex V.
- SalicylateHigh
- FODMAPsLow
- TyramineLow
- NickelLow
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Green S affect?
Green S is notable for Histamine, Salicylate, FODMAPs, Tyramine and Nickel.
Does Green S contain Histamine?
Yes — Green S is high in Histamine. Synthetic colours — tartrazine (E102) is the textbook case — act as histamine liberators, not sources. They are standard exclusions in the pseudoallergen-free diet. Same honest caveat as benzoates: double-blind challenge confirms far fewer reactions than open observation suggests, and tartrazine in particular has been re-tested repeatedly with modest results. Several of these also carry the EU warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Sources: Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline; EFSA re-evaluations of food colours (2009-2016); Reg. (EC) 1333/2008 Annex V.
Does Green S contain Salicylate?
Yes — Green S is high in Salicylate.
Does Green S contain FODMAPs?
Green S contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does Green S contain Tyramine?
Green S contains only low levels of Tyramine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.