Macadamia nut
Macadamia nut is high in Salicylate. It also contains moderate levels of Histamine and Nickel. It has low levels of Tyramine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
walnuts, cashews and peanuts especially can act as histamine liberators, and any nut develops histamine when it is old, rancid or poorly stored. Choose fresh nuts and avoid rancid ones to limit histamine.
- NickelModerate
- TyramineLow
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does macadamia nut affect?
macadamia nut is notable for Salicylate, Histamine, Nickel and Tyramine.
Does macadamia nut contain Salicylate?
Yes — macadamia nut is high in Salicylate.
Does macadamia nut contain Histamine?
macadamia nut contains moderate levels of Histamine. walnuts, cashews and peanuts especially can act as histamine liberators, and any nut develops histamine when it is old, rancid or poorly stored. Choose fresh nuts and avoid rancid ones to limit histamine.
Does macadamia nut contain Nickel?
macadamia nut contains moderate levels of Nickel.
Does macadamia nut contain Tyramine?
macadamia nut contains only low levels of Tyramine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.