Parsley
Other names fresh parsley, parsley leaves
Parsley: 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
Parsley contains no histamine. A tabbouleh uses it by the bunch where a garnish uses a sprig, and either way 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
- SalicylateLow
Fresh parsley is low in salicylate. Dried parsley is markedly higher for the same weight — the drying is the whole difference.
- 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 parsley affect?
Parsley is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does parsley contain histamine?
Parsley contains only low levels of histamine. Parsley contains no histamine. A tabbouleh uses it by the bunch where a garnish uses a sprig, and either way 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.
Does parsley contain salicylate?
Parsley contains only low levels of salicylate. Fresh parsley is low in salicylate. Dried parsley is markedly higher for the same weight — the drying is the whole difference. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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