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2-hydroxybiphenyl, E231ModerateLiberator: L

Acid Red 14, E122ModerateLiberator: L

Allura Red, Food Red 17, C.I. 16035, FD&C Red 40, E129Moderate2- Naphthalenesulfonic acidLiberator: L

Amaranth, Cochinil Red A.High

Artificial colorsHighArtificial colors may vary in tolerability; consult a healthcare provider.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

Artificial flavorsHigh

Azorubin S, E12, Brillantcarmoisin O, E122ModerateLiberator: L

Benzoate salts (E210)ModerateConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of benzoate salts if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

Benzoate salts (E211)ModerateConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of benzoate salts if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

Benzoate salts (E212)HighConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of benzoate salts if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

Benzoate salts (E213)High

Benzoate salts (E214)High

Benzoate salts (E215)High

Benzoate salts (E216)High

Benzoate salts (E217)High

Benzoate salts (E218)High

Benzoate salts (E219)High

Brilliant Black BN, Brilliant Black PN, Brilliant Black A, Black PN, Food Black 1, Naphthol Black, E151, C.I. Food Black 1, C.I. 28440HighLiberator: L

Brilliant Blue FCF, E133, FD&C Blue No.1, Acid Blue 9, D&C Blue No. 4, Alzen Food Blue No. 1, Atracid Blue FG, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, C.I. 42090UnknownLiberator: ?

Brown FK, Kipper Brown, Chocolate Brown FK, E154, C.I. Food Brown 1ModerateLiberator: L

Brown HT, Chocolate Brown HT, Food Brown 3, E155, C.I. 20285ModerateLiberator: L

C.I. 14720, E122ModerateLiberator: L

C.I. 16255, E124ModerateLiberator: L

C.I. 47005, E104HighLiberator: L

C.I. Acid Red 18, E124ModerateLiberator: L

Calcium ChlorideHigh

Citric acidHigh

D-isoascorbate, sodium erythorbate, erythorbic acid sodium salt, E316, erythorbic acid sodium salt, sodium erythorbate, D-isoascorbate, E316Low

E100, curcuminLow

E101a, riboflavin-5′-phosphateLow-moderateLiberator: L

E102 (tartrazine)HighLiberator: L

E104 (quinoline yellow)HighLiberator: L

E110 (orange yellow S)High

E110, sunset yellow FCFHighLiberator: L

E1103, invertase, saccharase, glucosucrase, beta-h- fructosidase, beta-fructosidase, invertin, sucraseLow

E1105, lysozymesUnknown

E120, carmine, cochinealModerateLiberator: L

E1200, polydextroseUnknownMay produce laxative effects in large quantities.

E1201, polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, polyvidone, povidoneLow-moderateLiberator: ?

E1202, polyvinylpolypyrrolidoneLow-moderateLiberator: ?

E122 (azorubine)High

E122, azorubine, carmoisineModerateLiberator: L

E123 (azorubine)High

E123, amaranthModerateThis refers to the azo dye amaranth, an artificial food coloring. Not to be confused with the pseudo grain amaranth from the plant genus Amaranthus.Liberator: L

E124 (azorubine)High

E124, ponceau 4R, cochineal red AModerateLiberator: L

E127, erythrosineHighLiberator: LBlocker: ?

E128 (red 2 G)High

E129, Allura Red, Food Red 17, C.I. 16035, FD&C Red 40, 2- Naphthalenesulfonic acidModerateLiberator: L

E131, Patent blue VModerateLiberator: L

E132, indigo carmine, indigotineModerateLiberator: L

E133, Brilliant Blue FCF, FD&C Blue No.1, Acid Blue 9, D&C Blue No. 4, Alzen Food Blue No. 1, Atracid Blue FG, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, C.I. 42090UnknownLiberator: ?

E140, chlorophyllLow

E141, copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllinsLow

E142, Green S, Food Green S, FD&C Green 4, Acid green 50, Lissamine Green B, Wool Green S, C.I. 44090UnknownThe safety and tolerability of E142 for those with histamine intolerance is unclear.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

E150, plain caramel, caustic caramel, caramel coloringUnknownCaution is advised as the histamine content of caramel coloring is not well-documented.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content in caramel coloring.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

E150b, sulphite-caramelLowConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of E150b if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.Liberator: unknownBlocker: unknown

E150c, ammonia caramelLowConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of ammonia caramel if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

E150d, sulphite ammonia caramelLowPossibly not as good tolerated as E150?

E151, Brilliant Black BN, Brilliant Black PN, Brilliant Black A, Black PN, Food Black 1, Naphthol Black, C.I. Food Black 1, C.I. 28440HighThe safety and tolerability of this food additive for individuals with histamine intolerance is unclear.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

E153, charcoalLowConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of charcoal as a food additive if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

E154 (brown FK)High

E154, Brown FK, Kipper Brown, Chocolate Brown FK, C.I. Food Brown 1ModerateLiberator: L

E155 (brown HT)High

E155, Brown HT, Chocolate Brown HT, Food Brown 3, C.I. 20285ModerateLiberator: L

E160a, carotene, beta-carotene, β-caroteneLowLiberator: L

E160b, bixin, norbixin, annattoModerateLiberator: L

E160d, lycopeneLowLycopene is generally well tolerated for those with histamine intolerance.Histamine: Generally low in histamine content.Liberator: noBlocker: no

E160e, apocarotenal , C.I. Food Orange 6Unknown

E160f, Food orange 7Unknown

E161b, lutein, luteineUnknown

E161g, canthaxanthin, cantaxanthin, cantaxanthine, canthaxanthine, Lucantin red (BASF), Lucantin Red CWD (BASF), Carophyll Red (DSM), Roxanthin Red 10 (Adisseo), L- Orange 7g, C.I. Food Orange 8Unknown

E162, betanin, Beetroot RedLow

E163, anthocyanins, anthocyansLow

E170, calcium carbonate, limestone, calcite, aragonite, chalkLow

E171, titanium dioxide, titanium(IV) oxide, titania, oxide of titanium, titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), C.I. 77891LowLiberator: ?

E172, iron oxidesLow

E173, aluminium, aluminumUnknown

E174, silverUnknown

E175, goldUnknownE175, gold, is generally considered safe but lacks specific data regarding histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

E180 (lithlrubine)High

E180, Lithol Rubine BK, Pigment Rubine, Carmine 6B, Brilliant Carmine 6B, Permanent Rubin L6B, Litholrubine, Latolrubine, C.I. Pigment Red 57, C.I. Pigment Red 57:1, D&C Red No. 7, or C.I. 15850:1ModerateLiberator: L

E200, sorbic acidModerateSorbic acid is generally well tolerated for those with histamine intolerance.Histamine: Sorbic acid is not known to contain histamine.Liberator: noBlocker: no

E202, potassium sorbateModerateLiberator: L

E203, calcium sorbateModerateLiberator: L

E210, benzoic acidModerateLiberator: L

E210-213, benzoic acid and salts = benzoatesModerateLiberator: L

E211, sodium benzoateModerateLiberator: L

E212, potassium benzoateModerateLiberator: L

E213, calcium benzoateModerateLiberator: L

E214, E215, ethylparaben, ethyl para-hydroxybenzoateModerateLiberator: L

E218, E219, methylparaben, methyl parabenModerateLiberator: L

E220 - E228, sulfites, sulphitesModerateLiberator: L

E220, sulfur dioxide, sulphur dioxideModerateLiberator: L

E221, sodium sulfite, sodium sulphiteModerateLiberator: L

E222, sodium hydrogen sulphite, sodium bisulphiteModerateLiberator: L

E223, sodium metabisulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E224, potassium metabisulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E225, potassium sulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E226, calcium sulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E227, calcium bisulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E228, potassium hydrogen sulfiteModerateLiberator: L

E231, orthophenyl phenolModerateLiberator: L

E232, sodium orthophenyl phenolModerate

E234, nisinUnknown

E235, natamycin, pimaricin, natacynUnknown

E239, hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine, methenamine, urotropine, 1,3,5,7- tetraazaadamantane, formin, aminoformModerateLiberator: L

E242, dimethyl dicarbonate, DMDC, methoxycarbonyl methyl carbonate, dimethyl pyrocarbonate, velcorinUnknown

E249, potassium nitriteUnknown

E250, sodium nitriteLow

E251, sodium nitrateUnknown

E252, potassium nitrate, saltpetre, nitrate of potashUnknown

E260, acetic acidLow

E261, potassium acetateLow

E262, sodium acetate, sodium ethanoateLow

E263, calcium acetate, acetate of lime, calcium ethanoate, calcium diacetateLow

E270, lactic acid, milk acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acidLow

E280, propionic acid, propanoic acidUnknown

E281, sodium propanoate, sodium propionateUnknown

E282, calcium propanoate, calcium propionateUnknown

E283, potassium propanoate, potassium propionateUnknown

E284, boric acidUnknown

E285, borax, sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, disodium tetraborateUnknown

E290, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid gas, carbonic anhydride, carbonic oxide, carbon oxide, carbon(IV) oxideLowCauses only short-time symptoms and only in big quantities (e.g. carbonated soft drinks and soda water).

E296, malic acid, hydroxybutanedioic acidLow

E297, fumaric acid, trans-butenedioic acid, allomaleic acid, boletic acid, donitic acid, lichenic acidUnknown

E300, ascorbic acid, vitamin CLowLowers histamine levels, but is also a weak DAO inhibitor. Good for those with MCAS, bad for those with HIT?Blocker: B

E301, sodium ascorbate, sodascorbateLow

E302, calcium ascorbate, calcium diascorbateLow

E304, ascorbyl palmitateLow

E306, tocopherol, vitamin ELow

E307, alpha-tocopherol, α-tocopherol, vitamin ELow

E308, gamma-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol, vitamin ELow

E309, delta-tocopherol, vitamin ELow

E310, propyl gallate, propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, gallic acid propyl ester, n-propyl gallateModerateLiberator: L

E311, octyl gallateModerateLiberator: L

E312, dodecyl gallate, lauryl gallateModerateLiberator: L

E315, erythorbic acid, isoascorbic acid, D-araboascorbic acidLow

E316, sodium erythorbate, D-isoascorbate, erythorbic acid sodium saltLow

E319, tert-Butylhydroquinone, TBHQUnknown

E320, butylated hydroxyanisoleModerateLiberator: L

E321, butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT, dibutylhydroxytolueneModerateLiberator: L

E322, lecithins, lecithinLowMostly soya lecithin

E325, sodium lactateLow

E326, potassium lactateLow

E327, calcium lactateLow

E330, citric acidLow-moderateTo be debated. Made from mold, not from lemons.

E331, trisodium citrate, sodium citrate, citric acid trisodium saltLow-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

E332, potassium citrate, tripotassium citrateLow-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

E333, calcium citrate, tricalcium dicitrateLow-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

E334, tartaric acid, 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, 2,3- dihydroxysuccinic acid, threaric acid, racemic acid, uvic acid, paratartaric acidLow

E335, sodium tartrate, sal tartar, disodium tartrate, bisodium tartrate, monosodium tartrate, sodium bitartrateLowSee cream of tartar

E336, cream of tartar, potassium bitartrateLow

E340, calcium phosphates: monocalcium phosphate (KH2PO4, calcium dihydrogen phosphate), dicalcium phosphate (K2HPO4, dicalcium hydrogen orthophosphate, calcium phosphate dibasic), tricalcium phosphate (K3PO4)Low-moderateLiberator: ?

E340, potassium phosphates: monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4, potassium dihydrogen phosphate), dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4, dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate, potassium phosphate dibasic), tripotassium phosphate (K3PO4)Low-moderateLiberator: ?

E380, ammonium citrate, triammonium citrateLow-moderateLiberator: ?

E400, alginic acid, algin, alginateModerateLiberator: L

E401, sodium alginateModerateLiberator: L

E402, potassium alginateModerateLiberator: L

E403, ammonium alginateModerateLiberator: L

E404, calcium alginateModerateLiberator: L

E405, propylene glycolic alginateModerateLiberator: L

E406, agar, agar-agarLow-moderateLiberator: ?

E407, E407a, carrageenan, processed seaweedModerateLiberator: L

E410, locust bean gum, LBG, carobin, carob bean gumModerateThickening agent and gelling agent, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree.Liberator: L

E412, guar gum, guaranLow-moderateLiberator: L

E413, tragacanthModerateLiberator: L

E414, gum arabic, acacia gum, chaar gund, char goond, meskaLow-moderateLiberator: L

E415, xanthan gumLow

E416, gum karaya, karaya gum, crystal gumLow-moderateLiberator: L

E421, mannitol, mannite, manna sugarLow

E422, glycerol, glycerine, glycerin, propanetriol, propane- 1,2,3-triol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropaneLow

E440, pectinLow

E441, gelatinLow-moderateControversial, may also be tolerated.Histamine: ?Liberator: ?

E452, polyphosphates: sodium-, potassium-, calcium- and sodium-calcium-polyphosphateModerateLiberator: ?

E460, celluloseLow

E461, methyl cellulose, methylcellulose, cellulose methyl ether, methylated celluloseLowMay produce laxative effects in large quantities.

E462, ethyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose ethyl ether, ethylated celluloseLow

E463, hydroxypropylcelluloseLow

E464, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, HPMCLow

E465, ethyl methyl cellulose, methyl ethyl cellulose, ethyl methyl ether of celluloseLow

E466, carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC, carboxymethylcellulose, carmellose, cellulose gumUnknown

E500i, sodium carbonate, washing soda, soda ash, soda crystals, Na2CO3Low

E500ii, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, NaHCO3Low

E501, potassium carbonate, carbonate of potash, dipotassium carbonate, sub-carbonate of potash, Pearl ash, potash, salt of tartar, salt of wormwoodLow

E503, ammonium carbonate, baker's ammonia, salt of hartshornLow

E504, magnesium carbonateLow

E507, hydrochloric acidLow

E579, iron(II) gluconate, ferrous gluconateLow

E620, glutamic acid, (glutamate, flavour enhancer)ModerateLiberator: L

E620-625, glutamates, glutamic acid and its saltsModerateLiberator: L

E621, monosodium glutamate, glutamic acid monosodium saltModerateLiberator: L

E622, potassium glutamate, glutamic acid potassium saltModerateLiberator: L

E623, calcium diglutamateModerateLiberator: L

E624, monoammonium glutamate, glutamic acid ammonium saltModerateLiberator: L

E625, magnesium diglutamate, glutamic acid magnesium saltModerateLiberator: L

E626, guanosine monophosphate, 5'-guanidylic acid, guanylic acidLow

E650, zinc acetate, dicarbomethoxyzinc, zinc diacetateLow

E900, polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, dimethicone, dimethylpolysiloxaneUnknown

E901, beeswax, bees wax, cera alba, cera flavaLow

E955, sucraloseLow

E960, steviol glycosidesLow

Food Yellow 13, E104HighLiberator: L

Food coloringHigh

Food orange 7, E160fUnknown

Glutamates (flavor enhancer, fatsin, MSG) (E621)High

Glutamates (flavor enhancer, fatsin, MSG) (E622)High

Glutamates (flavor enhancer, fatsin, MSG) (E623)High

Glutamates (flavor enhancer, fatsin, MSG) (E624)High

Glutamates (flavor enhancer, fatsin, MSG) (E625)High

Green S, E142, Food Green S, FD&C Green 4, Acid green 50, Lissamine Green B, Wool Green S, C.I. 44090UnknownLiberator: ?

Guar gumHigh

Lithol Rubine BK, E180ModerateLiberator: L

Malic acidHigh

Nitrate and nitrite salts (E249)High

Nitrate and nitrite salts (E250)High

Nitrate and nitrite salts (E251)High

Nitrate and nitrite salts (E252)High

Patent blue V, E131ModerateLiberator: L

Potassium triphosphateHigh

Red 2G, acid red 1, azogeranine, azohpoloxine, E128ModerateLiberator: L

Smoke flavorsHigh

Sodium nitrateHigh

Sodium triphosphateHigh

Sulphite salts (E220)High

Sulphite salts (E221)High

Sulphite salts (E222)High

Sulphite salts (E223)High

Sulphite salts (E224)High

Sulphite salts (E225)High

Sulphite salts (E226)High

Sulphite salts (E227)High

Sulphite salts (E228)High

VoedingszuurUnknownConsult a healthcare professional for specific advice regarding the use of food acids.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

Xanthan gumHigh

Yeast and yeast extractHigh

ZetmeelLowStarch is generally well tolerated for those with histamine intolerance.Histamine: Generally low in histamine.Liberator: noBlocker: no

ZuurteregelaarUnknownConsult a healthcare professional for specific advice regarding this ingredient.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

acacia gum, gum arabic, E414Low-moderateLiberator: L

acetate of lime, calcium acetate, E262Low

acetic acid, E260Low

agar, agar-agar, E406Low-moderateLiberator: ?

alginic acid, algin, alginate, E400ModerateConsult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of alginic acid if you have histamine intolerance.Histamine: Insufficient data on histamine content.

alpha-tocopherol, vitamin E, E307Low

aluminium, aluminum, E173Unknown

amaranth, E123ModerateThis refers to the azo dye amaranth, an artificial food coloring. Not to be confused with the pseudo grain amaranth from the plant genus Amaranthus.Liberator: L

ammonia caramel, E150cLowPossibly not as good tolerated as E150?

ammonium alginate, E403ModerateLiberator: L

ammonium carbonate, baker's ammonia, E503Low

ammonium citrate, triammonium citrate, E380Low-moderateLiberator: ?

annatto, bixin, norbixin, E160bModerateLiberator: L

apocarotenal, E160eUnknown

ascorbic acid, E300LowLowers histamine levels, but is also a weak DAO inhibitor. Good for those with MCAS, bad for those with HIT?Blocker: B

ascorbyl palmitate, E304Low

azorubine, E122ModerateLiberator: L

baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonateLow

beeswax, E901Low

benzoates, E210-213ModerateLiberator: L

benzoic acid, E210ModerateLiberator: L

betanin, Beetroot Red, E162Low

bixin, norbixin, E160bModerateLiberator: L

borax, sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, disodium tetraborate, E285Unknown

boric acid, E284Unknown

butylated hydroxyanisole, E320ModerateLiberator: L

butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT, dibutylhydroxytoluene, E321ModerateLiberator: L

calcium L-ascorbateLow

calcium acetate, acetate of lime, calcium ethanoate, calcium diacetate, E262Low

calcium alginate, E404ModerateLiberator: L

calcium ascorbate, calcium diascorbateLow

calcium benzoate, E213ModerateLiberator: L

calcium bisulfite, E227ModerateLiberator: L

calcium carbonate, limestone, E170Low

calcium citrate, E333Low-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

calcium diglutamate, E623ModerateLiberator: L

calcium lactate, E327Low

calcium polyphosphate, E452ModerateLiberator: ?

calcium propanoate, calcium propionate, E282Unknown

calcium sorbate, E203ModerateLiberator: L

calcium sulfite, E226ModerateLiberator: L

canthaxanthin, cantaxanthin, cantaxanthine, canthaxanthine, E161gUnknown

caramel color, caramel coloring, E150Low

carbonated drinks, carbonic acidLow-moderateOnly short time effects. Symptoms quickly disappearLiberator: L

carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC, carboxymethylcellulose, carmellose, cellulose gum, E466Unknown

carmine, E120ModerateLiberator: L

carmoisine, E122, Food Red 3, E122ModerateLiberator: L

carob, carob powder, carob pod mealModerateCarob ist the dried (and sometimes roasted) pod, and not the seeds.Other amines: ?Liberator: ?

carobin, carob gum, carob bean gum, E410ModerateThickening agent and gelling agent, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree.Liberator: L

carotene, beta-carotene, β-carotene, E160aLowLiberator: L

carrageenan, processed seaweed, E407, E407aModerateLiberator: L

caustic caramel, E150aLow

caustic sulphite caramel, E150bLowPossibly not as good tolerated as E150?

cellulose ethyl ether, ethyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, E462Low

cellulose methyl ether, methyl cellulose, methylcellulose, methylated cellulose, E461LowMay produce laxative effects in large quantities.

cellulose, E460Low

charcoal, E153Low

chlorophyll, E140Low

citric acid, E330Low-moderateTo be debated. Made from mold, not from lemons.

cochineal red A, E124ModerateLiberator: L

cochineal, E120ModerateLiberator: L

copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, E141Low

cream of tartar, E336Low

crimson lake, E120ModerateLiberator: L

crystal gum, gum karaya, karaya gum, E416Low-moderateLiberator: L

curcumin, E100Low

delta-tocopherol, vitamin E, E309Low

dicalcium phosphate, dicalcium hydrogen orthophosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

dimethicone, dimethylpolysiloxane, polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, E900Unknown

dimethyl dicarbonate, DMDC, methoxycarbonyl methyl carbonate, dimethyl pyrocarbonate, Velcorin, E242Unknown

dipotassium phosphate, dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

erythrosine, E127HighLiberator: LBlocker: ?

ethyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, ethylated cellulose, cellulose ethyl ether, E462Low

ethyl methyl cellulose, E465Low

ethylparaben, ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate, E214, E215ModerateLiberator: L

ferrous gluconate, iron(II) gluconate, E579Low

fizzy drinksLow-moderateOnly short time effects. Symptoms quickly disappearLiberator: L

flavin mononucleotide, E101aLow-moderateLiberator: L

flavour enhancers, glutamates, E620-625ModerateLiberator: L

flavourings, flavoringsLow-moderateThis can be anything. Mostly not well tolerated.

fumaric acid, trans-butenedioic acid, E297Unknown

gamma-tocopherol, vitamin E, E308Low

gelatin, E441Low-moderateControversial, may also be tolerated.Histamine: ?Liberator: ?

glutamates, glutamic acid and its salts, E620-625ModerateLiberator: L

glutamic acid magnesium salt, E625ModerateLiberator: L

glutamic acid monosodium salt, E621ModerateLiberator: L

glutamic acid, (glutamate, flavour enhancer), E620ModerateLiberator: L

glutenLow-moderateWell tolerated in many cases. Flatulence in some cases.Liberator: ?

glycerol, glycerine, glycerin, E422Low

gold, E175Low

guanosine monophosphate, 5'-guanidylic acid, guanylic acid, E626Low

guar gum, guaran, E412Low-moderateLiberator: L

gum arabic, acacia gum, E414Low-moderateLiberator: L

gum karaya, karaya gum, crystal gum, E416Low-moderateLiberator: L

hemicalcium ascorbateLow

hemicalcium ascorbate, E302Low

hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine, methenamine, urotropine, 1,3,5,7- tetraazaadamantane, formin, aminoformModerateLiberator: L

hydrochloric acid, E507Low

hydroxypropylcellulose, E463Low

hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, HPMC, E464Low

indigo carmine, indigotine, E132ModerateLiberator: L

invertase, E1103Low

iron oxides, E172Low

iron(II) gluconate, ferrous gluconate, E579Low

karaya gum, gum karaya, crystal gum, E416Low-moderateLiberator: L

lactic acid, milk acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, E270Low

lecithins, lecithin, E322LowMostly soya lecithin

locust bean gum, LBG, E410ModerateThickening agent and gelling agent, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree.Liberator: L

lutein, luteine, E161bUnknown

lycopene, E160dUnknown

lysozymes, E1105Unknown

magnesium carbonate, E504Low

magnesium diglutamate, magnesium glutamate, E625ModerateLiberator: L

malic acid, hydroxybutanedioic acid, E296Low

mannitol, mannite, E421Low

methyl cellulose, methylcellulose, methylated cellulose, cellulose methyl ether, E461LowMay produce laxative effects in large quantities.

methyl ethyl cellulose, ethyl methyl cellulose, E465Low

methylparaben, methyl paraben, E218, E219ModerateLiberator: L

monoammonium glutamate, ammonium glutamate, glutamic acid ammonium salt, E624ModerateLiberator: L

monocalcium phosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

monopotassium phosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

monosodium ascorbateLow

monosodium ascorbate, E301Low

monosodium ascorbate, sodium ascorbate, sodascorbate, E301Low

monosodium glutamate, E621ModerateLiberator: L

natamycine, natacyn, pimaricin, E235Unknown

nisin, E234Unknown

norbixin, bixin, annatto, E160bModerateLiberator: L

octyl gallate, E311ModerateLiberator: L

orange yellow S, E110HighLiberator: L

orthophenyl phenol, E231ModerateLiberator: L

parabens = PHB-ester, E214-219, para-hyrdoxy-benzoic acid = PHBModerateLiberator: L

pectin, E440Low

pimaricin, natamycine, E235Unknown

plain caramel, E150aLow

polydextrose, E1200UnknownMay produce laxative effects in large quantities.

polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, dimethicone, dimethylpolysiloxane, E900Unknown

polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, E1202Low-moderateLiberator: ?

polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, polyvidone, povidone, E1201Low-moderateLiberator: ?

ponceau 4R, E124ModerateLiberator: L

potassium acetate, E261Low

potassium alginate, E402ModerateLiberator: L

potassium benzoate, E212ModerateLiberator: L

potassium bitartrate, E336Low

potassium carbonate, carbonate of potash, E501Low

potassium citrate, tripotassium citrate, E332Low-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

potassium glutamate, glutamic acid potassium salt, E622ModerateLiberator: L

potassium hydrogen sulfite, potassium bisulfite, E228ModerateLiberator: L

potassium hydrogen tartrate, E336Low

potassium lactate, E326Low

potassium metabisulfite, E224ModerateLiberator: L

potassium nitrite, E249Unknown

potassium polyphosphate, E452ModerateLiberator: ?

potassium propanoate, potassium propionate, E283Unknown

potassium pyrosulfite, E224ModerateLiberator: L

potassium sorbate, E202ModerateLiberator: L

potassium sulfite, E225ModerateLiberator: L

povidone, polyvidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, E1201Low-moderateLiberator: ?

propionic acid, propanoic acid, E280Unknown

propyl gallate, E310ModerateLiberator: L

propylene glycolic alginate, E405ModerateLiberator: L

quinine (e.g. in Bitter Lemon or Tonic Water)Moderate

quinoline yellow, E104HighLiberator: L

riboflavin-5′-phosphate, E101aLow-moderateLiberator: L

salicylic acidModerateForbidden as food additiveLiberator: L

silver, E174Unknown

sodascorbate, sodium ascorbate, monosodium ascorbate, E301Low

sodium acetate, E262Low

sodium alginate, E401ModerateLiberator: L

sodium ascorbate, sodascorbateLow

sodium benzoate, E211ModerateLiberator: L

sodium bisulphite, E222ModerateLiberator: L

sodium carbonate, washing soda, soda ash, soda crystals, Na2CO3, E500iLow

sodium citrate, trisodium citrate, E331Low-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

sodium erythorbate, D-isoascorbate, erythorbic acid sodium salt, E316Low

sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, E500iiLow

sodium hydrogen sulphite, E222ModerateLiberator: L

sodium lactate, E325Low

sodium metabisulfite, E223ModerateLiberator: L

sodium nitrate, E251Unknown

sodium nitrite, E250Low

sodium orthophenyl phenol, E232Moderate

sodium polyphosphate, E452ModerateLiberator: ?

sodium propanoate, sodium propionate, E281Unknown

sodium pyrosulfite, E223ModerateLiberator: L

sodium sulfite, sodium sulphite, E221ModerateLiberator: L

sodium tartrate, sal tartar, disodium tartrate, bisodium tartrate, E335LowSee cream of tartar

sodium-calcium polyphosphate, E452ModerateLiberator: ?

sorbates (salts of sorbic acid): potassium sorbate, E202, calcium sorbate, E203ModerateLiberator: L

sorbic acid, E200ModerateLiberator: L

starch, amylumLow

steviol glycosides, E960Low

sucralose, E955Low

sulfites, sulphites, E220 - E228ModerateLiberator: L

sulfur dioxide, sulphur dioxide, E220ModerateLiberator: L

sulphan blue, E131ModerateLiberator: L

sulphite ammonia caramel, E150dLowPossibly not as good tolerated as E150?

sunset yellow FCF, E110HighLiberator: L

tartaric acid, uvic acid, E334Low

tartrazine, E102HighLiberator: L

tert-Butylhydroquinone, TBHQ, E319Unknown

titanium dioxide, titanium(IV) oxide, E171LowLiberator: ?

tocopherol, vitamin E, E306Low

tragacanth, E413ModerateLiberator: L

triammonium citrate, ammonium citrate, E380Low-moderateLiberator: ?

tricalcium phosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

tripotassium citrate, potassium citrate, E332Low-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

tripotassium phosphate, E340Low-moderateLiberator: ?

trisodium citrate, sodium citrate, E331Low-moderateOften well tolerated.Liberator: ?

vanillin (synthetic)LowSlightly irritating. Use sparingly.

vitamin C, E300LowLowers histamine levels, but is also a weak DAO inhibitor. Good for those with MCAS, bad for those with HIT?Blocker: B

vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol, E307Low

vitamin E, delta-tocopherol, E309Low

vitamin E, gamma-tocopherol, E308Low

vitamin E, tocopherol, E306Low

xanthan gum, E415Low

zinc acetate, E650Low