Squid
Squid: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Squid is low in free histidine, so it does not produce histamine the way oily fish does. It spoils fast in other ways, which is why it is nearly always sold frozen.
Sources· 1
- Piersanti A. et al., Food Chem 153 (2014) 437-443, four years of official-control histamine results on fish products
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- 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 squid affect?
Squid is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does squid contain histamine?
Squid contains only low levels of histamine. Squid is low in free histidine, so it does not produce histamine the way oily fish does. It spoils fast in other ways, which is why it is nearly always sold frozen. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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