Kimchi
Category: VegetablesOther names: kimchee, fermented napa cabbage
Kimchi is high in Histamine, Tyramine and Salicylate. It also contains moderate levels of FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides, Sorbitol and Nickel. It has low levels of Gluten and Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
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Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
- TyramineHigh
- SalicylateHigh
- FODMAPsModerate
- OligosaccharidesModerate
- SorbitolModerate
- NickelModerate
- GlutenPossible
- OxalatesLow
- LactoseNone
- FructoseNone
- SucroseNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does kimchi affect?
kimchi is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, Salicylate, FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides, Sorbitol, Nickel, Gluten and Oxalates.
Does kimchi contain Histamine?
Yes — kimchi is high in Histamine.
Does kimchi contain Tyramine?
Yes — kimchi is high in Tyramine.
Does kimchi contain Salicylate?
Yes — kimchi is high in Salicylate.
Does kimchi contain FODMAPs?
kimchi contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.