Histamine Tracker
Escarole
Escarole is a low-histamine leafy green with no known histamine-releasing or DAO-blocking properties.
Escarole is a fresh chicory-family green that doesn't contain meaningful histamine and has no well-established mechanisms that complicate histamine tolerance.
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Similar to other chicory greens — escarole, endive, and radicchio all belong to the same family and are similarly low in histamine when fresh; none are known to trigger histamine release
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Cooked or raw — escarole holds up well to both preparations without any change in its histamine-related profile, making it flexible in the kitchen
It's a reliable leafy green for soups, sautés, or salads when you want variety without added histamine concerns.
Track your reactions to escarole 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)