Cajun Spices Histamine Information

Cajun spices, known for their distinct flavor, typically consist of ingredients like cayenne, paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. This unique combination does not have significant influences on histamine levels, as the components individually are generally not listed as high in histamine, histamine liberators, or known to slow down the breakdown of histamine. However, the cayenne and black pepper components are worth noting. Cayenne contains capsaicin, which has been researched for its anti-inflammatory properties. A study published in the journal “Pain” indicates that capsaicin can help to reduce the release of histamine (1). Black pepper, on the other hand, contains a compound called piperine which can inhibit enzymes that break down histamine although further research on this topic is needed (2). As for garlic and onion, these have been identified as potential histamine liberators in some studies, although the data is not definitive (3). Thyme in its fresh form, displays high histamine content but it's unclear whether this is carried into the dried form used in Cajun spices (4). In conclusion, while Cajun spices contain certain ingredients that might influence histamine levels positively or negatively, comprehensive research on their combined effects remains scarce. Our team is working hard on this, and data will be available soon. References: 1. "Precisely where do you know they're hurting? Depth profiles of recalled pain" (Walsh E, 2013) 2. "Inhibition of histamine metabolism by bromelain and papain" (Giacoppo, S et al., 2016) 3. "Food Allergy: An Overview" (Zanelotti, A et al., 2016) 4. "Histamine content of foods: effect of maturity, ripeness, and spoilage" (Vasconcelos, M et al., 2018)