Apple
Citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit...)
Unsuitable
This food is often poorly tolerated with histamine intolerance.
Liberator: May trigger histamine release from mast cells independently of its own histamine content. learn more
Biogenic amines: May contain biogenic amines that can act similarly to histamine. learn more
Citrus fruits are one of the best-known histamine liberators. Citric acid, flavonoids and essential oils in the bark stimulate mast cells to release histamine. This also applies to citrus juices and flavoring.
Safer alternatives
Suitable
Apricots (fresh)
May be problematic for sensitive individuals.blackcurrant
May contain lower amounts of histamine.