Histamine Tracker
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is low in histamine — despite the name, it contains no gluten and isn't fermented.
Despite its sticky texture, glutinous rice is just a variety of short-grain rice — no gluten, no fermentation, and no significant histamine activity.
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Name can be misleading — "glutinous" refers to its glue-like stickiness when cooked, not actual gluten content, making it safe for both gluten-sensitive and histamine-sensitive people
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Plain preparation keeps it neutral — on its own, it's a very inert grain; it's the sauces, marinades, or fermented accompaniments that are more likely to add histamine to the meal
It's generally considered one of the gentler grain options for sensitive individuals.
Track your reactions to glutinous rice 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)