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.
-
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
-
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.
Try Histamine Tracker
Finally understand your histamine reactions. Scan meals with your camera, log symptoms naturally, and see daily insights based on YOUR patterns. Try free for 7 days.
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)