Noodles Histamine Information

Eating noodles can potentially impact histamine levels depending on the type of noodles and the ingredients incorporated in them. Generally, noodles in and of themselves do not contain high levels of histamine, nor do they liberate histamine. However, noodles often contain components such as additives and preservatives which are known histamine liberators. Instant noodles especially can be a source of additives including monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is known to promote the release of histamine. Also, noodles are sometimes flavored with tomato or mushroom-based sauces, both of which are on the list of high-histamine foods. In contrast, there is the potential for certain ingredients often paired with noodles to have a histamine-lowering effect. Some authors propose that fresh, homemade broth or stock made with vegetables can have a stabilizing effect on your body's histamine response, potentially counteracting some of the negative impacts of higher-histamine foods. In conclusion, while the noodle itself might not affect histamine levels directly, certain ingredients used in noodle dishes can influence histamine both positively and negatively. It’s advisable for individuals with histamine sensitivity to check the ingredients of noodle dishes and opt for those that have a balance of potentially high-histamine and histamine-lowering components. References: Food Intolerance Network. (2020). Histamine intolerance. https://www.food-intolerance-network.com/. NoMachine5. (2019). Histamine resources; High, Low Histamine Foods + DAO Supplements. https://lobelune.com/pages/histamine-resources. US National Library of Medicine. (2019). Histamine, histamine intoxication and intolerance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.