Mint
Other names mint leaves, fresh mint
Mint: high in salicylate; low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
Mint is high in salicylates, and it reaches people through more than cooking — toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum and herbal tea all deliver it, several times a day and often unnoticed.
Sources· 1
- Paterson J.R. et al., J Agric Food Chem 54 (2006) 2891-2896, salicylic acid content of spices and its bioavailability
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Mint contains no histamine. Most of it is drunk rather than eaten — the leaf is steeped and discarded — and a leaf is water and fibre rather than protein. Herbs are among the few things on this axis that can be used freely, and what SIGHI publishes for them is a compatibility rating rather than a content.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- 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 mint affect?
Mint is notable for salicylate and histamine. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does mint contain salicylate?
Yes — mint is high in salicylate. Mint is high in salicylates, and it reaches people through more than cooking — toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum and herbal tea all deliver it, several times a day and often unnoticed.
Does mint contain histamine?
Mint contains only low levels of histamine. Mint contains no histamine. Most of it is drunk rather than eaten — the leaf is steeped and discarded — and a leaf is water and fibre rather than protein. Herbs are among the few things on this axis that can be used freely, and what SIGHI publishes for them is a compatibility rating rather than a content. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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