Calcium alginate (E404)
Unsuitable
This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.
Calcium alginate (E404) is a texture-modifying substance, such as a thickener, gelling agent, or stabilizer. Calcium alginate (E404) is considered less suitable by SIGHI and is also identified as a histamine liberator; it may contribute to symptoms in sensitive individuals.
Liberator: May trigger histamine release from mast cells independently of its own histamine content. learn more