Sodium tetraborate (borax)
Category: AdditivesOther names: Borax, E285
Sodium tetraborate (borax) is high in FODMAPs. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
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Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
- LactoseNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
No histamine route: it does not contain histamine, does not release it, and does not inhibit DAO — the enzyme that breaks histamine down. Additives tend to get flagged as a class, but there is no histamine mechanism behind this one.
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- 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 tetraborate (borax) affect?
Sodium tetraborate (borax) is notable for FODMAPs.
Does Sodium tetraborate (borax) contain FODMAPs?
Yes — Sodium tetraborate (borax) is high in FODMAPs. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.