Sodium alginate
Other names E401, Alginate de sodium
Sodium alginate: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Sodium alginate is the gelling salt drawn from brown seaweed, the one that makes spherified beads. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine.
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 Sodium alginate affect?
Sodium alginate is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Sodium alginate contain histamine?
Sodium alginate contains only low levels of histamine. Sodium alginate is the gelling salt drawn from brown seaweed, the one that makes spherified beads. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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