Elderberry and histamine – Are the berries and blossoms suitable for a low-histamine diet?
In this article, we take a "histamine look" at elderberries. Elderberries are shiny black berries of the elder bush and have a lot to offer in terms of both culinary and health benefits. But are they suitable for a low-histamine diet, or should they be classified as high-histamine berries? We will answer this question in the following blog post.
Elder – A popular plant with versatile uses
Elderflower:
Elderflowers are the typical harbingers of early summer. However, hardly anyone knows that elderflowers are also suitable for consumption. The elder shrub is known by various names such as elder, elderberry, or black elder. The flowering period is relatively short, and the flowers have a pleasantly intoxicating scent and a sweet, yet quite intense taste.
Elderberry:
Elderberries are great for making juice, jelly, compote, or cakes. In terms of taste, they are very tart and bitter. They are seasonal and available for about one month starting in early September. Since elderberries are native to Germany, they are excellent for foraging yourself. However, it is recommended to pick them in more remote locations rather than along busy roads, as the pollutant level of the berries is significantly lower there.
Elderberries in a low-histamine diet
Due to their low histamine content, elderberries are perfectly suitable for a low-histamine diet. Because of their increased glucose content, the berries are also generally very well tolerated in a low-fructose diet.
The tolerance of elderberries in different diets:
- low-histamine diet
- low-fructose diet
- gluten-free diet
- lactose-free diet
- low-sorbitol diet
- low-nickel diet
- low-salicylate diet
Buying and storing elderberries
Since elderberries are rarely sold in regular grocery stores, it is advisable to pick them yourself in slightly more remote locations. Because the berries are very delicate and spoil quickly, they should be kept in the refrigerator for as short a time as possible and processed quickly.
Elderberries in the low-histamine kitchen
Preparing elderberries in the low-histamine kitchen is quite simple. They should be washed and then allowed to drain well. Then simply pull the berries from the umbel-shaped stems. Since the dark juice of the berries quickly stains the hands, it is recommended to wear gloves.
At this point, it is also important to mention that elderberries should never be eaten raw, as they contain sambunigrin. This substance can lead to symptoms such as chills, vomiting, and diarrhea. The berries are therefore only suitable for making juice, jelly, compote, or cakes.
Fruity enjoyment for in between
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Low-histamine recipe ideas
In keeping with the theme, you will find a few delicious and fruity recipes below for which you can ideally use berries.
Vegan Coconut-Blueberry Ice Cream
The recipe is: low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan
You will need the following ingredients:
- frozen blueberries
- rice syrup
- coconut milk (1)
- coconut cream (1)
Frozen Yogurt Bars
The recipe is: low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan
You will need the following ingredients:
- coconut yogurt (1)
- maple syrup
- HistaFood Organic Berry Bar
- coconut flakes (1)
Jam Bites
The recipe is: low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free, vegetarian
You will need the following ingredients:
- blueberries
- chia seeds
- maple syrup
- white chocolate (1)
Low-histamine enjoyment – from morning to night
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The included products are suitable for a low-histamine diet, gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan. Furthermore, we focus on organic quality and avoid unnecessary additives.
This way, you can easily discover the variety of HistaFood and integrate low-histamine enjoyment into your daily life.
Lieferzeit: 2-3 Tage
