Sodium methylparaben
Other names sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, E219
Sodium methylparaben: high in salicylate; moderate in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
The sodium salt of methylparaben, used where better water solubility is needed. Same paraben structure, same cross-reactivity with salicylate.
Sources· 1
- Baenkler H-W., Dtsch Arztebl Int 105:8 (2008) 137-142, salicylate intolerance - mechanism, clinical spectrum, diagnosis and treatment
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Sodium methylparaben (E219) is the water-soluble salt of E218, used where the ester itself will not dissolve. The salt changes the solubility, not the paraben backbone that puts it on an elimination list. A paraben carries no histamine. It is on this page because the pseudoallergen-free elimination diet removes the preservative esters as a family - a protocol to trial, not a measured amine load, and one that is unproven in double-blind trials.
Sources· 3
- Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/WAO urticaria guideline
- EFSA re-evaluation of parabens
- Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008 for the authorised list
- 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 sodium methylparaben affect?
Sodium methylparaben is notable for salicylate and histamine. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does sodium methylparaben contain salicylate?
Yes — sodium methylparaben is high in salicylate. The sodium salt of methylparaben, used where better water solubility is needed. Same paraben structure, same cross-reactivity with salicylate.
Does sodium methylparaben contain histamine?
Sodium methylparaben contains moderate levels of histamine. Sodium methylparaben (E219) is the water-soluble salt of E218, used where the ester itself will not dissolve. The salt changes the solubility, not the paraben backbone that puts it on an elimination list. A paraben carries no histamine. It is on this page because the pseudoallergen-free elimination diet removes the preservative esters as a family - a protocol to trial, not a measured amine load, and one that is unproven in double-blind trials. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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