Soda niter

Category: AdditivesOther names: Chile saltpeter, E251

Soda niter contains moderate levels of Histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.

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Frequently asked questions

Which intolerances does soda niter affect?

soda niter is notable for Histamine.

Does soda niter contain Histamine?

soda niter contains moderate levels of Histamine. Nitrites and nitrates (E249-252) matter less for what they do than for where they are: they are the curing salts of ham, bacon, salami and chorizo — foods whose histamine is built by the curing itself. The additive is a marker of a high-histamine process more than an independent trigger. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of nitrites and nitrates, 2017. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.