Groundcherries
Groundcherries are low in histamine with no known histamine-triggering properties, making them an easy-going fruit choice.
Groundcherries (also called cape gooseberries) are not well-studied in histamine literature, but they're generally placed in the low-histamine category.
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Not commonly flagged as a trigger — unlike tomatoes, which are well-known histamine triggers, groundcherries don't share that same high-histamine reputation, though this is based on limited evidence rather than detailed study
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Fresh is best — like most fruits, eating them fresh rather than preserved or processed keeps any potential histamine buildup minimal
They're an unusual but generally comfortable fruit if you can find them fresh.
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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)