Flour tortillas
Plain flour tortillas are low in histamine — the main thing to check is whether any vinegar or additives are included.
Basic flour tortillas are made from wheat, water, fat, and salt — none of which are histamine triggers on their own.
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Packaged versions vary — store-bought tortillas sometimes contain preservatives, citric acid, or vinegar to extend shelf life, which may be worth checking on the label
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Fresh or homemade — freshly made tortillas with simple ingredients tend to be the most straightforward option from a histamine standpoint
A quick glance at the ingredient list is usually enough to know what you're working with.
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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)