Sage
Other names sage leaves, dried sage
Sage: low in histamine and salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Sage contains no histamine. A few leaves in a stuffing or fried in butter is the whole of it, and drying has already removed the water bacteria would need. Herbs are among the few things on this axis that can be used freely, and what SIGHI publishes for them is a compatibility rating rather than a content.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- SalicylateLow
Fresh sage is low in salicylate. Dried sage sits far higher, and sage is more often used dried than fresh — so the usual form is not the low one.
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does sage affect?
Sage is notable for histamine and salicylate. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does sage contain histamine?
Sage contains only low levels of histamine. Sage contains no histamine. A few leaves in a stuffing or fried in butter is the whole of it, and drying has already removed the water bacteria would need. Herbs are among the few things on this axis that can be used freely, and what SIGHI publishes for them is a compatibility rating rather than a content.
Does sage contain salicylate?
Sage contains only low levels of salicylate. Fresh sage is low in salicylate. Dried sage sits far higher, and sage is more often used dried than fresh — so the usual form is not the low one. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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