garlic paste

High levels of histamine and other amines.

Caution

May cause symptoms in more sensitive people. Track your own reaction.

Garlic is generally considered a food with a moderate histamine content. Garlic paste, however, poses a risk. It is often chemically preserved (e.g., with sulfites) or industrially processed, which can trigger the release of histamine (known as a histamine liberator) and cause allergic reactions.

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