Additives

Potassium nitrite

Potassium nitrite

Other names potassium salt of nitrous acid, E249

Potassium nitrite: low in FODMAPs, histamine, oligosaccharides and salicylate. 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 potassium nitrite affect?

Potassium nitrite is notable for FODMAPs, histamine, oligosaccharides and salicylate. Clear on lactose, gluten, fructose, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.

Does potassium nitrite contain FODMAPs?

Potassium nitrite contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Potassium nitrite is a curing salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.

Does potassium nitrite contain histamine?

Potassium nitrite contains only low levels of histamine. Potassium nitrite is a curing salt for meat, and the meat it cures is where this axis has its question.

Does potassium nitrite contain oligosaccharides?

Potassium nitrite contains only low levels of oligosaccharides. Potassium nitrite is a mineral salt, and salts have no carbohydrate chemistry at all. What is worth checking is the curing mix it comes in, which often carries dextrose as a carrier - glucose, a single unit, and never an oligosaccharide.

Does potassium nitrite contain salicylate?

Potassium nitrite contains only low levels of salicylate. A curing salt for meat. Its relevance is to nitrites and amines rather than salicylate, though cured meats often carry both concerns. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.

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