Crystallized Ginger Histamine Information

Crystallized ginger, also known as candied ginger, is created by cooking raw ginger in a sweet syrup and then drying it out. This process provides the ginger with a sweetened taste while maintaining some of its health benefits. Although major research regarding the effect of crystallized ginger on histamine levels is limited, we can make some extrapolations based on its key ingredient - ginger. Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In fact, some studies suggest that the active components of ginger can inhibit the release of histamines. One in vitro study found that certain extracts of ginger significantly inhibited histamine release from mast cells (1). Moreover, a mice study showed that ginger could potentially suppress the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which might contribute to histamine release (2). On the other hand, ginger is also high in salicylates, a type of natural pesticide in many plants that could cause reactions in people sensitive to aspirin. Salicylates are also known as a histamine liberator (3). However, please note that the aforementioned information is concerning raw ginger, and the process of crystallization can alter these properties, reducing its influence on histamine levels. As of now, the specific impact of crystallized ginger on histamine levels, its potential as a histamine liberator or its role in suppressing histamine has not been researched well enough to publish specific information. Our team is working hard on this and data will be available soon. References: 1. Shukla Y, Prasad S. Bioactive food components and cancer risk reduction. Journal of Translational Medicine. 2007;40:13-37. 2. Funk JL, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of the gingerol constituents in ginger. Rheumatology. 2006;45:807-809. 3. Anne Swain, et al. Salicylates, oligoantigenic diets, and behaviour. Lancet, 1985; Vol 2. Issue 8445:41-42.