What is the histamine content of Unsweetened cocoa powder?

The histamine content of Unsweetened cocoa powder is low, according to the cited source.

Unsweetened cocoa powder: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

Here is what the scientific sources say about Unsweetened cocoa powder for people managing sensitivities to FODMAP, histamine, gluten and lactose.

Histamine

The histamine/biogenic amine content of Unsweetened cocoa powder is considered low (0-3 intensity scale).

Sources: Delgado-Ospina J, Di Mattia CD, Paparella A, et al. "Effect of Fermentation, Drying and Roasting on Biogenic Amines and Other Biocompounds in Colombian Criollo Cocoa Beans and Shells." Foods. 2020;9(4):520. doi:10.3390/foods9040520 — istamina da non rilevabile fino a 41.9-59.8 mg/kg (peso secco sgrassato) a seconda dello stadio di lavorazione; livelli descritti dagli autori come 'non allarmanti'.

Lactose and gluten

Lactose is not naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder. Gluten is not naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder.

Notes

categoria: Dolci e snack | Il cacao in polvere è più concentrato in solidi di cacao rispetto a una barretta diluita da zucchero/grassi, quindi il dato sulle fave è più direttamente rilevante qui; resta comunque uno studio su una singola origine (Colombia, Criollo) con alta variabilità tra campioni. Vedi anche Maintz & Novak 2007 (Am J Clin Nutr) sul cacao come liberatore di istamina.

Frequently asked questions

What is the histamine content of Unsweetened cocoa powder?: The histamine content of Unsweetened cocoa powder is low, according to the cited source.
Is lactose naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder?: No, lactose is not naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder.
Is gluten naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder?: No, gluten is not naturally present in Unsweetened cocoa powder.

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