Mandarin
Other names mandarine, mandarin orange
Mandarin: moderate in histamine; low in tyramine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Mandarin is the parent of the clementine and answers the same way - a liberator, low in histamine itself, eaten several at a time. The tinned segments are a different question: they are peeled with alkali and packed in syrup, and they have sat in the can for months. Citrus is on the elimination lists as a liberator, but the current review attributes its symptoms to its other amines — putrescine above all — competing for the enzyme that clears histamine.
Sources· 3
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline
- Comas-Basté O. et al., Biomolecules 10:1181 (2020), section 5.4.1, attributing the symptoms of citrus to its other amines, putrescine above all, competing for DAO
- TyramineLow
Mandarin is low in tyramine, though citrus carries related adrenergic amines - bitter orange in particular has been studied for its synephrine. Sweet citrus like this one does not have the same profile.
Sources· 1
- Sen N.P., Journal of Food Science 34 (1969) 22-26, per-food tyramine content
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does mandarin affect?
Mandarin is notable for histamine and tyramine. Clear on salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does mandarin contain histamine?
Mandarin contains moderate levels of histamine. Mandarin is the parent of the clementine and answers the same way - a liberator, low in histamine itself, eaten several at a time. The tinned segments are a different question: they are peeled with alkali and packed in syrup, and they have sat in the can for months. Citrus is on the elimination lists as a liberator, but the current review attributes its symptoms to its other amines — putrescine above all — competing for the enzyme that clears histamine.
Does mandarin contain tyramine?
Mandarin contains only low levels of tyramine. Mandarin is low in tyramine, though citrus carries related adrenergic amines - bitter orange in particular has been studied for its synephrine. Sweet citrus like this one does not have the same profile. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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