Histamine Tracker
Gooseberry
Fresh gooseberries are low in histamine and not known to trigger histamine release in the body.
Gooseberries don't carry much histamine themselves and aren't flagged as histamine liberators in most sensitivity literature.
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Tart but tolerable — despite their sharp flavor, gooseberries don't contain the same compounds found in high-histamine fruits like strawberries or citrus that prompt histamine release
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Cooked vs. raw — Cooking gooseberries, especially into jams or preserves with long shelf lives, can change their profile, so fresh or freshly cooked tends to be gentler
Fresh gooseberries are generally a low-key option for people watching their histamine intake.
Track your reactions to gooseberry 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)