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Tomatoes and histamine: Are tomatoes suitable for a low-histamine diet?

Pizza, pasta, Bolognese, and other delicious Italian classics almost always contain tomatoes. But are tomatoes suitable for a low-histamine diet, or should they be avoided?
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Tomatoes and histamine

The tomato belongs to the nightshade family. Especially in Italian, the tomato is also called "golden apple." It is closely related to peppers, eggplants, and potatoes and originates from Central and South America . Its stems can reach an impressive length of 4 meters. Tomatoes grow from the yellow blossoms, starting out green and later changing color depending on the variety. The fruit, often called a berry, is usually red. However, there are also yellow, green, and orange tomatoes in various shapes such as round, heart-shaped, or egg-shaped. They can be used in a variety of ways, for example, in pizzas, salads, casseroles, burgers, sauces, or soups. Tomatoes have been part of European culture since the 15th century. Their flavor is both sweet and sour.


Nutrients in tomatoes

The inside of a tomato consists of 90-95% fruit water . Tomatoes provide 13 to 19 kcal of energy, contain 1.9 to 4% carbohydrates, 0.2 to 0.7% fat, and 0.7 to 1.2% protein. They also contain 0.5 to 0.7% minerals and 0.3 to 0.7% organic acids. This member of the nightshade family is very rich in potassium, with 250 mg/100 g . The following nutrients are also found in tomatoes:

  • Magnesium: 14 mg/100 g
  • Calcium: 10 mg/100 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg/100 g
  • Iron: 0.5 mg/100 g

How much histamine is in tomatoes and tomato products?

Although tomatoes and tomato products contain only small amounts of histamine, they are still not suitable for a low-histamine diet . This is because tomatoes are histamine liberators , meaning they release histamine in the gut . This histamine is stored in basophils in the blood and in mast cells, and can trigger critical symptoms in people with histamine intolerance.


Histamine content in tomatoes

The histamine content in tomatoes varies depending on their freshness. Fresh tomatoes contain less histamine than tomatoes that have been stored in the refrigerator for a longer period. Tomatoes themselves are more easily tolerated than tomato products on a low-histamine diet, but should be avoided if possible.


Tomato paste and histamine

Products made from tomatoes are less well tolerated than the fruit itself. Therefore, tomato paste, along with pureed tomatoes and ketchup, is less well tolerated on a low-histamine diet than fresh tomatoes.


Dried tomatoes and histamine

Dried tomatoes are among the less well-tolerated tomato products in a low-histamine diet. This is due to the long storage time of dried foods, which significantly increases their histamine content.


Tomato substitutes

HistaFood Organic Vegetable Spread with Carrots and Beets is a great alternative to tomato paste. It can be used as a substitute for all kinds of tomato products , such as tomato paste or tomato sauce. This vegetable spread made from bell peppers, beets, and carrots is therefore ideal for pizza, tarte flambée, pasta, and casseroles. Even cooled, steamed bell peppers can be used as a substitute for the popular tomato and mozzarella salad.

Our delicious HistaFood organic vegetable sauce without tomatoes is the perfect everyday companion for a low-histamine diet . It can be used in all dishes that would normally call for tomatoes. Fancy a tasty Bolognese or a quick pasta dish? Then grab the HistaFood organic vegetable sauce with bell peppers, beetroot, carrots, and Italian herbs!

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