Histamine Tracker
Amaranth
An ancient seed grain that's naturally low in histamine and free from the common triggers found in many other grains.
Amaranth is a gluten-free pseudo-grain with no known histamine content and none of the fermentation or aging processes that typically raise histamine risk.
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Not a true grain — amaranth is technically a seed, which means it sidesteps some of the concerns around certain processed grain products, and it contains no gluten
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Whole vs. processed — plain cooked amaranth is your safest bet; flavored or packaged amaranth products may include additives or vinegars that could add histamine load
Amaranth works well as a rice or oatmeal substitute and is generally considered one of the more reliably low-histamine grain alternatives.
Track your reactions to amaranth in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)