Balut Histamine Information

Balut, a popular street food in the Philippines, is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that's boiled and eaten in the shell. However, the impact of eating Balut on histamine levels has not been specifically researched and is therefore unclear. However, it's worth noting that eggs, in general, are regarded as a low-histamine food. According to the University of Colorado's Food Allergy Guide, eggs themselves do not contain a significant amount of histamine nor are they histamine-liberators. However, processing or bad storage conditions might increase the histamine level in them. Properly cooked and freshly consumed poultry should typically have low histamine levels (Source: Mast Cell 360). On the other hand, one of the main concerns with Balut is that it's a street food, often sold in conditions that could potentially allow for the buildup of bacteria, which could, in turn, cause an increase in histamine levels if not properly stored and cooked. Also, as Balut is an egg product, it may also contain gelatin due to the specific cooking style, which is considered a histamine liberator. It's worth noting that the impact can vastly vary based on individual tolerance and sensitivity. In conclusion, while Balut itself hasn't been specifically studied in terms of histamine content, potential factors such as its status as a street food, processing, storage conditions, and the presence of gelatin, could potentially contribute to histamine levels, as seen with other similar food products. References: - Vonk, J., & ten Velden, J. (2021). Histamine sources food - Mast Cell 360. Mast Cell 360. https://mastcell360.com/low-histamine-foods-list/ - Collins, J. K. (2021). Food Allergy Guide - University of Colorado Denver. University of Colorado Denver. https://clas.ucdenver.edu/public-health/Food-Allergy-Guide. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any informations, our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon.