Propylene glycol
Other names 1,2-Propanediol, E1520
Propylene glycol: low in FODMAPs, histamine and nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Propylene glycol is a synthetic solvent and carrier, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Propylene glycol is a synthetic solvent that carries flavours and colours into a product. It is one defined molecule with no amino acids in it, and an amino acid is what bacteria turn into histamine.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- NickelLow
Propylene glycol is a synthetic carrier for flavours and colours, made from petrochemical feedstock over metal catalysts. It is a vehicle rather than an ingredient, present in fractions of a percent. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Sources· 1
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Propylene glycol affect?
Propylene glycol is notable for FODMAPs, histamine and nickel. Clear on lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate and oxalates.
Does Propylene glycol contain FODMAPs?
Propylene glycol contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Propylene glycol is a synthetic solvent and carrier, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Does Propylene glycol contain histamine?
Propylene glycol contains only low levels of histamine. Propylene glycol is a synthetic solvent that carries flavours and colours into a product. It is one defined molecule with no amino acids in it, and an amino acid is what bacteria turn into histamine.
Does Propylene glycol contain nickel?
Propylene glycol contains only low levels of nickel. Propylene glycol is a synthetic carrier for flavours and colours, made from petrochemical feedstock over metal catalysts. It is a vehicle rather than an ingredient, present in fractions of a percent. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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