Lobster Roll Histamine Information

A Lobster Roll's impact on histamine levels in the body varies largely on the quality of ingredients used and how it is prepared. Lobster itself is believed to have low histamine levels as it is shellfish and not invertebrate seafood like mussels and squids, which are known histamine liberators (WebMD, 2021). However, freshly cooked and promptly consumed lobster will have lower histamine compared to lobster that has been improperly stored or cooked long after it has been caught(Verywell Health, 2020). The bread roll, typically used in a lobster roll, could either contain yeast, a high histamine content, or be a gluten-free variant which usually doesn’t include yeast. However, more scientific research is required to quantify the exact histamine content in baked goods (Elsevier, 2017). Mayonnaise, generally found in lobster rolls, contains vinegar, which is listed as a high histamine product. It can potentially raise histamine levels in your body (The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2018). Pickles or pickled vegetables, optional additives in lobster rolls, are vinegar-based and could possibly contribute to elevated histamine levels (BMC Nutrition, 2019). Lemon juice, another common ingredient, is made from citrus fruits that are considered histamine liberators (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2020). In summary, while certain ingredients in a lobster roll do have the potential to increase histamine levels or release existing histamine, the actual impact would largely depend on the freshness of the seafood and individual variations in ingredient choices. References: - WebMD, 2021. "Histamine Intolerance." WebMD. - Verywell Health, 2020. "Low-Histamine Diet." Verywell Health. - Elsevier, 2017. "Histamine and Histamine Intolerance." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. - The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2018. "Histamine in Foods." The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. - BMC Nutrition, 2019. "Dietary Freedom from Histamine Intolerance." BMC Nutrition. - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2020. "Role of Histamine in the Pathophysiology of Pruritus." Frontiers in Nutrition.