Histamine Tracker
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens are low in histamine and have no known histamine-releasing properties, making them generally well-tolerated.
These bitter greens are simply a fresh plant food — no fermentation, no aging, and no well-established compounds known to interfere with histamine processing.
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Bitterness isn't a histamine signal — the slightly bitter flavor comes from compounds unrelated to histamine, so the taste alone doesn't indicate any sensitivity concern
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Use them fresh — like most leafy greens, dandelion greens are best when fresh; older, wilted leaves may develop mildly higher levels of biogenic amines over time
They make a nutritious addition to salads or sautéed dishes and are generally easy to include on a low-histamine diet.
Track your reactions to dandelion greens 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)