Histamine Tracker
Shallot
Shallots are low in histamine and not known to trigger histamine release in the body.
Shallots are a mild allium — related to onions — and they sit comfortably in the low-histamine category.
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Allium family — like onions, garlic, and scallions, shallots don't carry significant histamine and aren't established histamine liberators, making them a gentle flavoring option
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Any preparation works — raw, roasted, or caramelized, cooking method doesn't meaningfully affect their histamine profile
Shallots are a flavorful, low-risk ingredient for most people managing histamine sensitivity.
Track your reactions to shallot 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)