Cashew Cheese Histamine Information

Cashew cheese is a non-dairy cheese alternative, typically made from raw cashews that have been soaked in water and then blended with nutritional yeast and other flavor-enhancing ingredients such as garlic and salt. In terms of histamine, cashews fall into the nuts category, which can delay the breakdown of histamine in some individuals, as suggested by Allergy UK [1]. However, unlike some nuts, cashews do not appear on lists of common high-histamine or histamine-liberating foods provided by reputable health sources, like Medical News Today [2] or the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology [3]. The other key ingredient in cashew cheese, nutritional yeast, is also not usually listed as high in histamine or as a histamine liberator. However, there is some argument surrounding this, with some people reporting that yeast, in general, can be high in histamine or stimulate histamine release [4]. Despite this, it is important to note that this area is yet to be thoroughly researched and individual responses to foods can vary. While one might think that fermented foods might be a cause for concern due to fermentation often being associated with high histamine levels, raw cashew cheese is usually non-fermented and therefore, doesn't promote histamine release due to fermentation [5]. In conclusion, while some ingredients used in the production of cashew cheese might cause a rise in histamine levels in certain individuals, the current research and sources do not find cashew cheese to be a high-risk food for those with histamine intolerance. References: 1. Allergy UK (https://www.allergyuk.org/information-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/259-histamine-intolerance) 2. Medical News Today (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322543) 3. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/euroglyphics/histamine-intolerance) 4. SIGHI (Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance) (https://www.mastzellaktivierung.info/downloads/foodlist/21_FoodList_EN_alphabetic_withCateg.pdf) 5. HealthCline (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-cheese#how-its-made)