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Rice syrup

Low histamine

Rice syrup is a mildly sweet, minimally processed sweetener with no known histamine content or activity.

Rice syrup is made by breaking down rice starches into sugars — a simple process with no fermentation or aging.

  • Why it tends to be fine — the production process doesn't involve anything known to generate histamine, and rice itself is generally considered low risk

  • Compared to other syrups — rice syrup is often used as a corn syrup alternative; both are similarly low risk from a histamine standpoint

It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a minimally processed liquid sweetener.

Track your reactions to rice 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

  1. SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
  2. Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
  3. Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
  4. Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
  5. Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
  6. Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)