Nitre
Nitre contains moderate levels of Histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Nitrites and nitrates (E249-252) matter less for what they do than for where they are: they are the curing salts of ham, bacon, salami and chorizo — foods whose histamine is built by the curing itself. The additive is a marker of a high-histamine process more than an independent trigger. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of nitrites and nitrates, 2017.
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does nitre affect?
nitre is notable for Histamine.
Does nitre contain Histamine?
nitre contains moderate levels of Histamine. Nitrites and nitrates (E249-252) matter less for what they do than for where they are: they are the curing salts of ham, bacon, salami and chorizo — foods whose histamine is built by the curing itself. The additive is a marker of a high-histamine process more than an independent trigger. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of nitrites and nitrates, 2017. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.