Sodium nitrite
Other names sodium salt of nitrous acid, E250
Sodium nitrite: moderate in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Sodium nitrite (E250) matters less for what it does than for where it is: it is the curing salt of ham, bacon and salami, and those foods build their histamine through the curing itself. The additive is a marker of a high-histamine process rather than an independent trigger - if it is on the label, the food it is in is the entry to read.
Sources· 2
- Comas-Baste et al., Biomolecules 2020
- EFSA re-evaluation of nitrites and nitrates, 2017
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- 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 nitrite affect?
Sodium nitrite is notable for histamine. Clear on tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does sodium nitrite contain histamine?
Sodium nitrite contains moderate levels of histamine. Sodium nitrite (E250) matters less for what it does than for where it is: it is the curing salt of ham, bacon and salami, and those foods build their histamine through the curing itself. The additive is a marker of a high-histamine process rather than an independent trigger - if it is on the label, the food it is in is the entry to read. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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