Margarine
Margarine: low in histamine and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Margarine is oil and water emulsified - fat carries no amines, because amines come from protein. What little protein is present comes from the milk solids some recipes add.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- SalicylateLow
Margarine's refined oil base is low in salicylate; what varies is the additives - some margarines carry gallate antioxidants or annatto colour, which carry salicylate themselves.
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Margarine affect?
Margarine is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does Margarine contain histamine?
Margarine contains only low levels of histamine. Margarine is oil and water emulsified - fat carries no amines, because amines come from protein. What little protein is present comes from the milk solids some recipes add.
Does Margarine contain salicylate?
Margarine contains only low levels of salicylate. Margarine's refined oil base is low in salicylate; what varies is the additives - some margarines carry gallate antioxidants or annatto colour, which carry salicylate themselves. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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