Firm tofu: FODMAP, histamine, lactose and gluten

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

Histamine

The histamine/biogenic amine content of Firm tofu is considered low (0-3 intensity scale).

Sources: Sánchez-Pérez S, Comas-Basté O, Rabell-González J, Veciana-Nogués MT, Latorre-Moratalla ML, Vidal-Carou MC. "Biogenic Amines in Plant-Origin Foods: Are They Frequently Underestimated in Low-Histamine Diets?" Foods. 2018;7(12):205. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods7120205

LTP (lipid transfer protein)

The LTP risk associated with Firm tofu is classified as low.

Sources: Asero R. 2014. In patients with LTP syndrome food-specific IgE show a predictable hierarchical order. European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 46(4):142-146 (PMID: 25053631). — Nei pazienti con sindrome LTP (sensibilizzati a Pru p 3) la soia risultava positiva ai test IgE nella maggioranza dei casi, ma non ha indotto reazione allergica clinica in nessuno dei pazienti dello studio (0 casi); inoltre la nomenclatura ufficiale WHO/IUIS degli allergeni di soia (Gly m 1-8) non comprende alcuna nsLTP con codice ufficiale (Skypala IJ et al. 2021. Non-specific lipid-transfer proteins: allergen structure and function, cross-reactivity, sensitization, and epidemiology. Clinical and Translational Allergy 11(3):e12010, doi:10.1002/clt2.12010). Rischio basso ma non nullo, data la cross-reattività IgE documentata.

Lactose and gluten

Lactose is not naturally present in Firm tofu. Gluten is not naturally present in Firm tofu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the histamine content of Firm tofu?
The histamine content of Firm tofu is low, according to the cited source.
What is the LTP risk of Firm tofu for sensitive people?
The LTP risk of Firm tofu is low, according to the cited source.
Is lactose naturally present in Firm tofu?
No, lactose is not naturally present in Firm tofu.
Is gluten naturally present in Firm tofu?
No, gluten is not naturally present in Firm tofu.

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