Turkey gizzard

Like most organ meats, gizzard tends to accumulate histamine faster than muscle meat once the animal is slaughtered.

• Organ meats age faster — gizzards are generally considered to build up histamine more quickly than muscle cuts like a chicken breast or thigh, though the exact reason for this is not fully established

• Freshness is key — frozen-fresh or very recently butchered gizzard will typically have lower histamine than pre-packaged versions that have sat in a fridge

If you enjoy gizzard, sourcing it as fresh as possible and cooking it promptly makes a real difference.