Lactic acid
Lactic acid contains moderate levels of Histamine. It has low levels of Tyramine and Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
The acid itself is not the problem — as an additive it is usually synthetic and carries no histamine. What it signals is fermentation: where you find acetic or lactic acid naturally (vinegar, pickles, sourdough, cultured dairy), bacteria have been at work and histamine follows. Judge the food, not the acid on the label. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of acetic acid and acetates, 2020.
- TyramineLow
- SalicylateLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Lactic acid affect?
Lactic acid is notable for Histamine, Tyramine and Salicylate.
Does Lactic acid contain Histamine?
Lactic acid contains moderate levels of Histamine. The acid itself is not the problem — as an additive it is usually synthetic and carries no histamine. What it signals is fermentation: where you find acetic or lactic acid naturally (vinegar, pickles, sourdough, cultured dairy), bacteria have been at work and histamine follows. Judge the food, not the acid on the label. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of acetic acid and acetates, 2020.
Does Lactic acid contain Tyramine?
Lactic acid contains only low levels of Tyramine.
Does Lactic acid contain Salicylate?
Lactic acid contains only low levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.