Lemon juice
Lemon juice contains moderate levels of Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Citrus contains almost no histamine — it is a liberator: it prompts your own mast cells to release the histamine you already carry. That is why the amount in the fruit tells you nothing about the reaction, and why people are caught out by something that looks harmless.
- SalicylateModerate
- OxalatesLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Lemon juice affect?
Lemon juice is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Oxalates.
Does Lemon juice contain Histamine?
Lemon juice contains moderate levels of Histamine. Citrus contains almost no histamine — it is a liberator: it prompts your own mast cells to release the histamine you already carry. That is why the amount in the fruit tells you nothing about the reaction, and why people are caught out by something that looks harmless.
Does Lemon juice contain Salicylate?
Lemon juice contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does Lemon juice contain Oxalates?
Lemon juice contains only low levels of Oxalates. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.