Vermouth
Other names Fortified wine
Vermouth: moderate in histamine, salicylate and sucrose; low in tyramine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
A fortified, aromatised wine: it starts with wine's own histamine, then adds alcohol that blocks DAO and botanicals on top. It behaves like wine, not like a clear spirit.
Sources· 1
- Maintz L. & Novak N., Am J Clin Nutr 85 (2007) 1185-1196, the DAO framework: alcohol among the agents that slow the enzyme
- SalicylateModerate
Vermouth is wine infused with botanicals — wormwood, spices and herbs — so it adds a real herbal salicylate load to the grape and the alcohol. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Sources· 2
- Duthie G.G. & Wood A.D., Food Funct 2 (2011) 515-520, natural salicylates in foods
- Scotter M.J. et al., Food Chem 105 (2007) 273-279, and Venema D. et al., J Agric Food Chem 44 (1996) 1762-1767
- SucroseModerate
Vermouth is fortified wine sweetened with sugar - that is what separates it from plain wine. Dry vermouth carries a fraction of what the sweet styles do.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, queried for the sugar profile
- TyramineLow
Vermouth is low, and that is a correction to older advice. The assay that measured tyramine in more than a hundred foods to guide MAOI patients found alcoholic drinks in moderation to be safe - including the Chianti that older lists singled out. The alcohol itself remains a separate issue.
- 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 vermouth affect?
Vermouth is notable for histamine, salicylate, sucrose and tyramine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does vermouth contain histamine?
Vermouth contains moderate levels of histamine. A fortified, aromatised wine: it starts with wine's own histamine, then adds alcohol that blocks DAO and botanicals on top. It behaves like wine, not like a clear spirit.
Does vermouth contain salicylate?
Vermouth contains moderate levels of salicylate. Vermouth is wine infused with botanicals — wormwood, spices and herbs — so it adds a real herbal salicylate load to the grape and the alcohol. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Does vermouth contain sucrose?
Vermouth contains moderate levels of sucrose. Vermouth is fortified wine sweetened with sugar - that is what separates it from plain wine. Dry vermouth carries a fraction of what the sweet styles do.
Does vermouth contain tyramine?
Vermouth contains only low levels of tyramine. Vermouth is low, and that is a correction to older advice. The assay that measured tyramine in more than a hundred foods to guide MAOI patients found alcoholic drinks in moderation to be safe - including the Chianti that older lists singled out. The alcohol itself remains a separate issue. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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