Sodium nitrite
Sodium nitrite contains moderate levels of Histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
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.
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- 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 nitrite affect?
sodium nitrite is notable for Histamine.
Does sodium nitrite contain Histamine?
sodium nitrite 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.