Caraway
Caraway seeds are low in histamine and generally well tolerated as a cooking spice.
Caraway is a mild aromatic spice used in small quantities, with no significant histamine content or known liberating effect.
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Common in bread and cabbage dishes — caraway often appears in rye bread or sauerkraut recipes; the spice itself is fine, but fermented foods in those same dishes carry their own histamine
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Seed vs ground — whole seeds and ground caraway are both considered low histamine; freshness of the spice affects flavor more than histamine levels
A versatile, low-risk spice for adding warmth and depth to savory dishes.
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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)