Stannous chloride
Other names Tin(II) chloride, E512
Stannous chloride: moderate in nickel; low in FODMAPs and histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- NickelModerate
Stannous chloride is a tin salt used to keep canned white asparagus and similar products pale. Tin is mined, and nickel comes out of the ground with it. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Sources· 1
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- FODMAPsLow
Stannous chloride is a tin salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Stannous chloride is a tin salt that keeps canned white asparagus and lychees pale.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Stannous chloride affect?
Stannous chloride is notable for nickel, FODMAPs and histamine. Clear on lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate and oxalates.
Does Stannous chloride contain nickel?
Stannous chloride contains moderate levels of nickel. Stannous chloride is a tin salt used to keep canned white asparagus and similar products pale. Tin is mined, and nickel comes out of the ground with it. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Does Stannous chloride contain FODMAPs?
Stannous chloride contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Stannous chloride is a tin salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Does Stannous chloride contain histamine?
Stannous chloride contains only low levels of histamine. Stannous chloride is a tin salt that keeps canned white asparagus and lychees pale. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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