Calcium benzoate (E213)
Unsuitable
This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.
Calcium benzoate (E213) is a preservative or salt used to limit microbial growth and extend shelf life. Calcium benzoate (E213) 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