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.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Potassium nitrite is a curing salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Sources· 1
- Gibson P.R. & Shepherd S.J., J Gastroenterol Hepatol 25 (2010) 252-258, the framework this axis rests on
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Potassium nitrite is a curing salt for meat, and the meat it cures is where this axis has its question.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsLow
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.
- SalicylateLow
A curing salt for meat. Its relevance is to nitrites and amines rather than salicylate, though cured meats often carry both concerns.
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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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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