Histamine Tracker
Kohlrabi
A mild brassica vegetable that's low in histamine and generally well-tolerated, whether eaten raw or cooked.
Kohlrabi belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli, and like its relatives, it doesn't contain significant histamine or known histamine-triggering compounds.
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Raw or cooked — both preparations keep kohlrabi in the low-histamine category, giving you flexibility in how you use it
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Freshness still helps — as with most fresh vegetables, using it while it's still firm and fresh is the best approach
It can be a good crunchy alternative to higher-risk vegetables in salads or slaws.
Track your reactions to kohlrabi 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)