Currants

Fresh currants tend to sit quietly on the histamine scale, but how they're prepared matters.

• Fresh vs. dried — Fresh currants are typically well-tolerated, but drying concentrates sugars and compounds that some people with histamine intolerance find harder to handle

• Color matters a little — Black currants tend to be more potent in general plant compounds than red or white, so some people find red or white currants gentler

Fresh is your friendliest option here if you're paying attention to your body's signals.