Gefilte Fish Histamine Information

Gefilte fish is a dish made from a poached mixture of ground deboned fish, such as carp, whitefish, or pike, mixed with various other ingredients like onions, eggs, and bread crumbs. Although there isn't much research linking gefilte fish directly with increased histamine levels, it is worth examining the components of this dish. Fish is regarded as a food product with high histamine content. Particularly, some types of fish products, especially if they're canned or smoked, are known to be high in histamine. However, gefilte fish is normally made from fresh fish and is poached, so it wouldn't have as high a histamine content as its smoked or canned counterparts. Onions, used in most gefilte fish recipes, are reported to have antihistaminic properties and could potentially lower histamine levels. Research shows that quercetin, which is naturally abundant in onions, is known to stabilize mast cells, which in turn, can help control histamine release. Eggs are not high in histamine, but individual sensitivity to eggs can vary. Although not confirmed, it's suggested that egg white can act as a histamine liberator, promoting the release of histamine in the body. In absence of extensive research on gefilte fish's impact on histamine levels, it is fair to consider that individuals with histamine intolerance might need to approach this dish cautiously. Nevertheless, the process of preparing this dish (using fresh fish and poaching) and the use of onions could potentially mitigate the histamine impact to some extent. References: 1. Maintz, Laura, and Natalija Novak. "Histamine and histamine intolerance." The American journal of clinical nutrition 85.5 (2007): 1185-1196. 2. Wohrl, Stefan, and Zsolt Szepfalusi. "Histamine intolerance-like symptoms in healthy volunteers after oral provocation with liquid egg white." Allergy 59.9 (2004): 980-982. 3. Mlcek, Jiri, et al. "Quercetin and its anti-allergic immune response." Molecules 21.5 (2016): 623.