Ginger and histamine: relationship, tolerability and health benefits

Today we're taking a "histamine look" at the Ginger . It became famous for its Ginger has a pungent flavor but was rather unpopular for a long time. In recent years, however, ginger has become increasingly popular and is frequently used in the preparation of spicy tea or used to season delicious dishes. But is Ginger is suitable for a low-histamine diet Or is it rather high in histamine? We answer this question here.

Ginger overview: origin, taste and quality

Ginger refers to the small Root cuttings from ginger plants , which belong to the ginger family. Spice lilies They belong. Ideally, they should be young and tender, otherwise they easily become woody and too spicy. 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 Spicy and hot . The younger and fresher the ginger root, the more aromatic it is. Also, keep in mind that the rhizome... The larger it is, the sharper it is.

Tips for buying and properly storing ginger

Ginger is the all year Available year-round in every standard supermarket. When the ginger roots plump appearance and the cut surface bright yellow color This indicates a very good quality You should eat ginger. not in the refrigerator Store it somewhere cool and dry, as it will quickly start to mold there. So it's best to store it near... room temperature in a breezy place.


Ginger in a low-histamine diet
According to the SIGHI list, ginger is classified as 1, however, it is very well tolerated in most cases. It contains Quercetin, citral, and linoleic acid . These substances have been shown to have a histamine-lowering effect and are also known as natural antihistamine designated.


Ginger is suitable for:
  • low-histamine diet
  • gluten-free diet
  • lactose-free diet
  • low-nickel diet
  • low-sorbitol diet
Ginger is rather unsuitable for a:
  • low-salicylate diet
  • low-fructose diet


Ginger as a possible histamine blocker

Traditionally, ginger was used as H2 blockers (histamine receptor used for the production of histamine), but a 2009 study showed that it also acts as Mast cell stabilizer It works. According to another study, ginger is even able to... To inhibit allergic reactions.

Uses of ginger: Diverse applications in the kitchen

You can use ginger in many different ways in your everyday life. It goes perfectly with savory dishes, sweet dishes, and dishes with fruit, vegetables, potatoes, rice, pasta, and meat. It's also great with bread, cakes, and pastries. Furthermore, it's ideal in a drink, whether as a warming tea or refreshing ginger water.
Furthermore, 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.

Low-histamine recipe ideas with ginger

Below you will find some very tasty recipes for which you can use ginger perfectly.

Mango curry:

You'll 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
  • Fennel seeds
  • cinnamon stick
  • Garlic (1)
  • HistaFood Vegetable Broth
  • Ginger (1)
  • turmeric
  • coriander
  • Paprika powder
  • coconut milk
  • Acerola juice
  • Salt
Our tip: For a vegan alternative, you can use cauliflower or pumpkin instead of chicken breast fillet, for example.

Chinese cabbage salad with almond butter dressing :

This low-histamine Chinese cabbage salad with almond butter dressing is quick to prepare and brings a delicious change to the menu.

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

You will need the following ingredients:
  • Chinese cabbage
  • red pepper
  • Spring onion (1)
  • Carrots
  • Garlic (1)
  • Ginger (1)
  • HistaFood Asian Sauce
  • Maple syrup
  • Acerola juice
  • Almond butter (1)
  • olive oil
  • chopped almonds (1)
Our tip: You can use low-histamine lettuce instead of cabbage. Iceberg lettuce, for example, is very suitable for this.

Indian Pav Baji:

Pav Baji is a delicious vegetable purée from Indian cuisine. With this low-histamine recipe, you can easily prepare and enjoy it at home.

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

You will need the following ingredients:
  • potatoes
  • Cauliflower
  • butter
  • Olive oil
  • Onion (1)
  • Ginger (1)
  • Garlic (1)
  • HistaFood Vegetable Sauce
  • red pepper
  • Salt
  • Paprika powder
  • Coriander powder
  • turmeric
  • fresh coriander
  • Acerola juice
Our tip: Serve your Pav Baji with the homemade Low-histamine wrap breads.

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