Matzah Brei Histamine Information

Matzah Brei is a traditional Jewish dish often enjoyed during Passover. It consists primarily of Matzah, which is an unleavened bread, soaked in milk or water, and then fried with eggs. To examine its potential histamine interaction, we will consider the ingredients individually. Matzah, being a baked product, potentially contains yeast depending on specific preparation. Yeast-containing foods can have a high histamine content or stimulate histamine release. In contrast, during Passover, Matzah is often prepared without yeast, which may minimize the histamine response[1]. Eggs, another ingredient in Matzah Brei, are generally considered low in histamine. However, they can be histamine liberators in individuals with heightened sensitivity, potentially stimulating the release of histamine in the body. There's also the addition of milk or dairy in most Matzah Brei recipes. Although eggs themselves are low-histamine, dairy products can vary. Some hard, long-ripened cheeses are high in histamine [2]. This highlights the need to be cautious with the type of dairy used. However, no specific research is available on the cumulative effect of these ingredients when combined in the form of Matzah Brei on histamine levels. Therefore, it is difficult to make a definitive assertion about Matzah Brei’s impact on histamine levels with the available scientific data. "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] Maintz L., Novak N. Histamine and Histamine Intolerance. "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition", 2007; 85(5):1185-96. [2] Tuck C.J., Ly E., Bogatyrev A., et al. Dietary Histamines: A Potentially Inflammatory Issue. "Nutrients" 2021, 13, 1412.