Prosciutto
Prosciutto is high in Histamine and Tyramine. It has low levels of Salicylate and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
dry-cured meats accumulate large amounts of histamine during the long curing, and the longer the cure the more histamine. There is no fresh, low-histamine version.
- TyramineHigh
Cured and air-dried meat concentrates tyramine twice over: bacteria decarboxylate the tyrosine during curing, and drying removes water so what is left is denser. Hanging time is the lever — a long-cured salami or prosciutto is far above a fresh cut, and cooking will not reduce it (tyramine is heat-stable). Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- SalicylateLow
- NickelLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Prosciutto affect?
Prosciutto is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, Salicylate and Nickel.
Does Prosciutto contain Histamine?
Yes — Prosciutto is high in Histamine. dry-cured meats accumulate large amounts of histamine during the long curing, and the longer the cure the more histamine. There is no fresh, low-histamine version.
Does Prosciutto contain Tyramine?
Yes — Prosciutto is high in Tyramine. Cured and air-dried meat concentrates tyramine twice over: bacteria decarboxylate the tyrosine during curing, and drying removes water so what is left is denser. Hanging time is the lever — a long-cured salami or prosciutto is far above a fresh cut, and cooking will not reduce it (tyramine is heat-stable). Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does Prosciutto contain Salicylate?
Prosciutto contains only low levels of Salicylate.
Does Prosciutto contain Nickel?
Prosciutto contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.