Bulgur Wheat Histamine Information

Bulgur wheat, a staple of the Middle Eastern diet, serves as an optimal food source due to its low histamine profile and wealthy nutritional content. However, precise studies concerning the direct relationship between bulgur wheat and histamine levels are scarce. Bulgur wheat is a whole grain composed of wheat kernels that have been cracked and partially pre-cooked. As a whole grain, it is naturally high in fiber and low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice for those managing dietary needs. However, a cautionary note should be made for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, as bulgur wheat contains gluten. Bulgur wheat does not appear on lists of high-histamine or histamine-releasing foods. It is also important to mention that, contrary to many processed cereal products, bulgur wheat is typically free from additives and preservatives which can act as histamine liberators. Even though an array of foods and substances, such as tomatoes, vinegar, red wine, and some types of fruit, have been recognized to contain or liberate histamine, bulgur wheat does not fall under this category. However, as it is sometimes consumed in dishes where other high-histamine or histamine liberating ingredients are included, one should be aware of the overall histamine content of the whole meal. There is no evidence that bulgur wheat delays the breakdown of histamine, as pineapple and cocoa products do. However, to evaluate this effect may need more research on the topic. Admittedly, bulgur wheat's specific role in histamine management remains underexplored. Although this isn't to say that it cannot play a beneficial role in a low-histamine diet, it is apparent that the factors influencing dietary histamine are intricate and multifaceted, and it would be beneficial to have more research on this topic. In conclusion, due to the absence of concrete evidence, the impact of bulgur wheat on histamine levels may extend to two considerations. Primarily, bulgur wheat is not known for inducing histamine release or carrying high doses of histamine. Secondarily, the food items one pairs with bulgur wheat in their meal might have a bigger influence on their overall histamine exposure. References: 1. Histamine and histamine intolerance. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185–1196. 2. Bulgur-Not Just Wheat, But a Heart-Healthy Grain, Gur, Ozcan et al., International Journal of Food Properties, 23:1, 1232-1243, DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1787024.