Histamine Tracker
Marmite/Vegemite
Made from concentrated yeast extract, one of the highest-rated sources of histamine and related compounds on sensitivity lists.
Marmite and Vegemite are essentially concentrated yeast, and that concentration process is associated with very high histamine levels.
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Biogenic amines — yeast extract is consistently flagged as a significant concern in histamine intolerance frameworks, associated with high levels of biogenic amines and commonly cited as a potential DAO inhibitor or histamine liberator
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Concentration effect — because the yeast is reduced down into a paste, these compounds are packed in at much higher levels than you would find in a simple yeast-risen bread
Even small amounts used as a flavor boost can carry a significant histamine load, so a little goes a long way.
Track your reactions to marmite/vegemite 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)