Peppermint
Other names peppermint leaves, peppermint extract
Peppermint: 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
Peppermint contains no histamine. Almost all of it is drunk as an infusion, so 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
- SalicylateLow
Fresh peppermint leaf is low in salicylate. Peppermint tea, oil and confectionery flavouring are concentrated forms and rank far higher.
- 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 peppermint affect?
Peppermint is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does peppermint contain histamine?
Peppermint contains only low levels of histamine. Peppermint contains no histamine. Almost all of it is drunk as an infusion, so 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.
Does peppermint contain salicylate?
Peppermint contains only low levels of salicylate. Fresh peppermint leaf is low in salicylate. Peppermint tea, oil and confectionery flavouring are concentrated forms and rank far higher. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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