Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E218)

Unsuitable

This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.

Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E218) is a preservative or salt used to limit microbial growth and extend shelf life. Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E218) 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