Miso

Category: OtherOther names: Miso, Fermented soybean paste

Miso is high in Histamine and Tyramine. It also contains moderate levels of FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides. It has low levels of Gluten, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.

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Frequently asked questions

Which intolerances does Miso affect?

Miso is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides, Gluten, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates.

Does Miso contain Histamine?

Yes — Miso is high in Histamine. fermentation produces large amounts of histamine, so fermented foods are high in histamine no matter how fresh they look. There is no low-histamine version of a fermented product.

Does Miso contain Tyramine?

Yes — Miso is high in Tyramine. Fermented soy and fish products are among the highest-tyramine foods there are: they are protein fermented deliberately, for months, which is exactly the condition that builds tyramine. Soy sauce and fish sauce are used in small volumes but are very concentrated. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine and histamine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.

Does Miso contain FODMAPs?

Miso contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. miso is made from fermented soybeans and is moderate in FODMAP from GOS and fructans; a small spoonful is usually low FODMAP.

Does Miso contain Oligosaccharides?

Miso contains moderate levels of Oligosaccharides. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.