Guanciale

Unsuitable

This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.

Biogenic amines: May contain biogenic amines that can act similarly to histamine. learn more

Guanciale is dried and fermented pork cheek. During the ripening process, proteins break down and produce high amounts of histamine and other biogenic amines such as tyramine. Therefore, it is unsuitable for people with histamine intolerance.

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