Nitrites / nitrites (E249–E252)
Unsuitable
This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.
Nitrites are added to sausages and meat products as preservatives. Not only are they present in histamine-rich foods, but they also directly block the DAO enzyme that breaks down histamine in the body.
Liberator: May trigger histamine release from mast cells independently of its own histamine content. learn more