Maple syrup
Pure maple syrup is low in histamine with no known histamine-releasing or blocking properties.
Maple syrup is simply concentrated tree sap — no fermentation, no aging, no histamine-relevant processing.
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Why it's generally fine — it contains sugars and trace minerals, but nothing that typically triggers histamine release or blocks the enzymes that break histamine down
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Watch the label — pure maple syrup is the low-risk choice; flavored or blended syrups may contain additives that are less well tolerated
Sticking to pure, single-ingredient maple syrup keeps the risk profile simple.
Track your reactions to maple syrup 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)
Histamine Tracker