Maple Sugar Histamine Information

Maple sugar is derived from the sap of the maple tree, predominantly found in Northeast North America. The primary composition of maple sugar is sucrose, which is a disaccharide sugar (Reference: University of Vermont, UVM Extension, "What is Maple?"). Sucrose does not have a known direct impact on histamine levels; it doesn't contain histamine, liberate histamine or inhibit the breakdown of histamine. However, high sugar diets can provoke inflammation and cause an imbalance in gut microbes, which might inflame histamine intolerance symptoms in some people (Reference: Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute, "Immune Function, Micronutrients"). While maple sugar itself might not impact histamine levels directly, it is often used as an ingredient in foods and meals that could. Given it’s a sweetener, it is commonly found in desserts or baked goods. Some baked goods may contain yeast or chocolate, which are known to have high histamine content and also act as histamine liberators respectively. Therefore, the effect of maple sugar on histamine levels may also be dependent on the food product it is consumed with (Reference: Amsterdam Kliniek, "Histamine and food"). In conclusion, while maple sugar does not directly impact histamine levels, its consumption with other ingredients known to affect histamine may contribute to an individual's overall histamine load. As always, it’s important for individuals with histamine intolerance or sensitivity to manage their overall intake of high histamine and histamine-liberating foods. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any information; our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. References: 1. "What is Maple?". University of Vermont, UVM Extension. 2. "Immune Function, Micronutrients". Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute. 3. "Histamine and food". Amsterdam Kliniek.