Histamine Tracker
Jicama
A crisp, fresh root vegetable that's low in histamine and generally considered well-tolerated.
Jicama is a mild, starchy root that doesn't contain meaningful histamine and isn't flagged as a histamine liberator or DAO blocker.
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Eaten raw or cooked — either way, jicama stays in the low-histamine category, making it a flexible option
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Freshness still counts — as with most whole vegetables, the fresher it is, the less chance of any histamine buildup from prolonged storage
It can be a nice crunchy alternative to higher-risk snack foods.
Track your reactions to jicama 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)