Hemp seed
Hemp seed: low in histamine, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
The hemp seed is a dry seed, and a dry seed produces no amines - bacteria need water to work. Rancidity does not change that: it is the oil reacting with oxygen, which yields aldehydes and off-flavours rather than amines - a good reason to smell before eating, and not a histamine one.
- TyramineLow
Hemp seeds carry serotonin and related amines - nuts have been assayed for those specifically - but little tyramine. Dry seeds do not ferment, and it is fermentation that makes tyramine.
- SalicylateLow
Hemp seed: low in salicylate, and used as a topping rather than a bulk ingredient — the portion keeps it negligible in practice.
- NickelLow
Hemp seeds are usually sold hulled, and the hull is the fraction that carried the nickel. What is left is the soft kernel, which is mostly protein and oil.
Sources· 1
- Flyvholm M-A et al., Z Lebensm Unters Forsch 179 (1984) 427-431, nickel content of food and estimates of dietary intake
- OxalatesLow
Hemp seeds carry less oxalate than most nuts and seeds, but the group as a whole is not a low-oxalate food — almonds and cashews are well above them. They are eaten by the spoonful over a bowl rather than by the handful, and that habit is worth as much here as the level.
Sources· 1
- Noonan S.C. & Savage G.P., Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 8:1 (1999) 64-74, oxalate content of foods and its effect on humans
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does hemp seed affect?
Hemp seed is notable for histamine, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates. Clear on sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose and gluten.
Does hemp seed contain histamine?
Hemp seed contains only low levels of histamine. The hemp seed is a dry seed, and a dry seed produces no amines - bacteria need water to work. Rancidity does not change that: it is the oil reacting with oxygen, which yields aldehydes and off-flavours rather than amines - a good reason to smell before eating, and not a histamine one.
Does hemp seed contain tyramine?
Hemp seed contains only low levels of tyramine. Hemp seeds carry serotonin and related amines - nuts have been assayed for those specifically - but little tyramine. Dry seeds do not ferment, and it is fermentation that makes tyramine.
Does hemp seed contain salicylate?
Hemp seed contains only low levels of salicylate. Hemp seed: low in salicylate, and used as a topping rather than a bulk ingredient — the portion keeps it negligible in practice.
Does hemp seed contain nickel?
Hemp seed contains only low levels of nickel. Hemp seeds are usually sold hulled, and the hull is the fraction that carried the nickel. What is left is the soft kernel, which is mostly protein and oil. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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