Histamine Tracker
Sorrel
Sorrel is a low-histamine leafy herb with no established histamine-raising properties.
Sorrel is a tart, lemony herb used in soups and salads that doesn't have a known histamine-raising effect.
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Not commonly flagged — sorrel doesn't appear in histamine intolerance literature as a problematic ingredient, making it generally well-regarded for sensitive eaters
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Freshness is key here — like most fresh leafy herbs, sorrel wilts and degrades quickly, and using it fresh gives you the best quality and most predictable experience
Sorrel is best enjoyed fresh and soon after purchase, which also happens to be when it tastes best.
Track your reactions to sorrel 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)