Histamine Tracker
Sultana
Sultanas are dried grapes — they appear on most histamine sensitivity lists, and sulfite preservatives are common in commercial versions.
Sultanas are essentially a variety of raisin, and they carry histamine concerns that are widely noted across sensitivity references.
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Widely listed as problematic — sultanas appear consistently on histamine sensitivity lists, and while the exact mechanism is not fully established, many sensitive individuals report difficulty tolerating them
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Sulfite treatments are widespread — most commercially sold sultanas are treated with sulfites to maintain their golden color, and sulfite sensitivity is a distinct condition that can co-occur with histamine intolerance, meaning some individuals may be reacting to one, the other, or both
Unsulfured sultanas are sometimes available in health food stores and may be worth comparing if sultanas are a regular part of your diet.
Track your reactions to sultana 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)