Histamine Tracker
Haddock
Haddock is a low-histamine white fish — fresh or properly frozen, it's generally well tolerated.
Haddock is a lean, mild fish that sits comfortably in the low-histamine category under fresh conditions.
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Similar to cod — haddock and cod behave very similarly in terms of histamine, both being lean white fish that don't accumulate it quickly when properly handled
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Smoked haddock is a different story — the smoking process can raise histamine levels, so smoked versions like finnan haddie may not behave the same way as fresh
If smoked haddock is something you love, it may be worth testing in small amounts to see how your body responds.
Track your reactions to haddock 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)