Coconut milk
Plain coconut milk is generally low in histamine — most people with histamine sensitivity tolerate it well.
Coconut milk is made by pressing the flesh of fresh coconuts, with no fermentation involved in standard production.
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No known histamine triggers — it doesn't contain significant histamine, isn't a known liberator, and doesn't appear to interfere with breakdown enzymes
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Canned vs. carton — canned coconut milk often contains guar gum or stabilizers, which most people tolerate fine, but some brands add thickeners or preservatives worth checking for
Full-fat, additive-light versions tend to be the easiest to tolerate.
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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)