Histamine Tracker
Mayonnaise (vegan)
Vegan mayo is made with vinegar and sometimes lemon juice, both of which are common histamine triggers.
Without eggs or dairy, vegan mayo sidesteps some concerns — but the acidic ingredients used to build its flavor are still worth noting.
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Vinegar base — most vegan mayonnaises use white wine or apple cider vinegar for tang, and both are widely listed as problematic on histamine sensitivity lists, regardless of the exact mechanism
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Lemon juice additions — many recipes also include lemon juice, which is a well-known histamine liberator that can add to the overall effect
The vinegar and lemon juice components are the main considerations here, and these are shared with traditional mayonnaise — so vegan versions do not necessarily represent a lower-histamine alternative overall.
Track your reactions to mayonnaise (vegan) 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)