Paprika powder
Other names paprika, ground paprika
Paprika powder: high in histamine and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Paprika is dried, ground pepper, and it is here for two reasons at once: capsaicin acts on sensory nerves and is listed among the liberators, and the drying itself concentrates everything the fresh pepper held into a spoonful. It is used generously rather than by the pinch, which is what separates it from the spices measured in grinds.
Sources· 2
- Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007
- Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline
- SalicylateHigh
Paprika is dried, ground capsicum, and the drying is what makes it high: the fresh pepper is far milder on the salicylate scale than the powder made from it. Swain (1985) names paprika itself among the herbs and spices very high per 100 g, which is a named food rather than a ceiling for the group.
Sources· 1
- Paterson J.R. et al., J Agric Food Chem 54 (2006) 2891-2896, salicylic acid content of spices and its bioavailability. Swain A.R., Dutton S.P. & Truswell A.S., Journal of the American Dietetic Association 85 (1985) 950–960, salicylic acid in 333 foods by HPLC at 235 nm — named among the herbs and spices very high per 100 g, named rather than given a figure of its own
- 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 paprika powder affect?
Paprika powder is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does paprika powder contain histamine?
Yes — paprika powder is high in histamine. Paprika is dried, ground pepper, and it is here for two reasons at once: capsaicin acts on sensory nerves and is listed among the liberators, and the drying itself concentrates everything the fresh pepper held into a spoonful. It is used generously rather than by the pinch, which is what separates it from the spices measured in grinds.
Does paprika powder contain salicylate?
Yes — paprika powder is high in salicylate. Paprika is dried, ground capsicum, and the drying is what makes it high: the fresh pepper is far milder on the salicylate scale than the powder made from it. Swain (1985) names paprika itself among the herbs and spices very high per 100 g, which is a named food rather than a ceiling for the group. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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