Ginger and histamine: relationship, tolerability and health benefits

Today we take a "histamine look" at ginger. It became known for its sharp taste, but was unpopular for a long time. In recent years, however, ginger has become increasingly popular and is often used to prepare spicy tea or to season delicious dishes. But is ginger suitable for a low-histamine diet or is it rather high in histamine? We answer this question here.

Ginger at a glance: origin, taste and quality

Ginger refers to the small root shoots of ginger plants, which belong to the lily of the valley family . Ideally, they should be young and tender, otherwise they become woody and too sharp. Ginger originally comes from the rainforests of East Asia and was first cultivated in India around 3,000 years ago.
In terms of taste, ginger is spicy and sharp. The younger and fresher the ginger root is, the more aromatic it is. You should also note that the rhizome is the larger it is, the sharper it is.

Tips for buying and properly storing ginger

Ginger is available all year round in every supermarket. If the ginger rhizomes look firm and the cut surface has a strong yellow color , this indicates very good quality . You should ideally store ginger not in the refrigerator , as it quickly starts to mold there. So store it at room temperature in a well-ventilated place.

• low-histamine diet
• gluten-free diet
• lactose-free diet
• low-nickel diet 
• low-sorbitol diet

• low-salicylate diet
• low-fructose diet

Ginger as a possible histamine blocker

Traditionally, ginger was used as an H2 blocker (histamine receptor for the formation of histamine), but a study from 2009 showed that it also acts as a mast cell stabilizer . According to another study, ginger is even capable of inhibiting allergic reactions.

Use of ginger: Versatile applications in the kitchen

You can use ginger very diversely in your everyday life. It goes perfectly with savory dishes, sweet dishes, dishes with fruit, vegetables, potatoes, rice, pasta and meat. Likewise with bread, cake and baked goods. It is also equally ideal in a drink as a warming tea or as a refreshing ginger water.
In addition, ginger is very often an ingredient in ready-made spice mixes. However, you should be careful with spice mixes, as they often contain additives that are less suitable for a low-histamine diet.

If you like to incorporate ginger into your diet, you can also wonderfully combine it with other plant-based ingredients. Our Organic Smoothie Powder contains broccoli, barley grass, turmeric, moringa, spirulina and wild blueberries and is ideal as a base for smoothies or creative recipes. It is suitable for a low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free and lactose-free diet.

Low-histamine recipe ideas with ginger

Below you will find a few very delicious recipes for which you can use ginger perfectly.

Mango Curry:

You will love this fruity and delicious recipe from Asia! 

The recipe is: low-histamine, gluten-free, lactose-free

You will need the following ingredients:

• Mango (1)
• Chicken breast fillet
• Olive oil for frying
• Fennel seeds
• Cinnamon stick 
• Garlic (1)
• HistaFood Vegetable Broth 
• Ginger (1)
• Turmeric
• Coriander
• Paprika powder
• Coconut milk
• Acerola juice
• Salt

• Chinese cabbage
• Red bell pepper
• Spring onion (1)
• Carrots
• Garlic (1)
• Ginger (1)
• HistaFood Asia Sauce
• Maple syrup
• Acerola juice
• Almond paste (1)
• Olive oil
• Chopped almonds (1)

• Potatoes
• Cauliflower
• Butter
• Olive oil for frying
• Onion (1)
• Ginger (1)
• Garlic (1)
• HistaFood Vegetable Sauce
• Red bell pepper
• Salt 
• Paprika powder
• Coriander powder
• Turmeric
• Fresh coriander
• Acerola juice

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