After ingestion, these foods are believed to cause histamine to be released within your body. These foods are often cited as migraine triggers. Salicylates Salicylates are naturally occurring chemicals present in most foods and act mainly to delay rotting. The salicylate content varies both by food and food preparation. For example, the salicylate content is highest in raw, dried and juices of fruits and vegetables.
Salicylate sensitivity is a food intolerance.
While salicylate sensitive people may not tolerate large amounts of the substance, they can often tolerate low levels. However, the symptoms of intolerance can often mimic those of an allergic reaction with skim swelling and rashes, itchiness, mouth and stomach irritation, and breathing difficulties. Salicylates are found in alcoholic beverages, birch beer, candies, cereals containing salicylate containing fruit, condiments, dried fruit, fruit, fruit drinks and juices, mayonnaise, pickles, processed meats, root beer, salad dressings, seasonings, spices, teas, tomato products, and vegetables. Salicylates are also commonly used in mint-flavored toothpaste and chewing gum and in some artificial food colorings and flavorings. Aspirin is a salicylate substance and may need to be avoided with those that are intolerant.