Shellac
Other names E904, Gomme-laque
Shellac: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Shellac is the resin a lac insect secretes on tree bark, refined into a glaze for sweets and pills. What is missing here is not protein but the bacteria and the weeks: histamine is made, not extracted.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Shellac affect?
Shellac is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Shellac contain histamine?
Shellac contains only low levels of histamine. Shellac is the resin a lac insect secretes on tree bark, refined into a glaze for sweets and pills. What is missing here is not protein but the bacteria and the weeks: histamine is made, not extracted. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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