Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is high in Histamine. It also contains moderate levels of Tyramine. It has low levels of Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
this fish is salted, cured or smoked, which pushes its histamine very high, so it is never a fresh product. There is no low-histamine version and sensitive people should avoid the histamine it carries.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- NickelLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- SalicylateNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Smoked salmon affect?
Smoked salmon is notable for Histamine, Tyramine and Nickel.
Does Smoked salmon contain Histamine?
Yes — Smoked salmon is high in Histamine. this fish is salted, cured or smoked, which pushes its histamine very high, so it is never a fresh product. There is no low-histamine version and sensitive people should avoid the histamine it carries.
Does Smoked salmon contain Tyramine?
Smoked salmon contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does Smoked salmon contain Nickel?
Smoked salmon contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.