Pasta Shells Histamine Information

Consuming pasta shells does not typically directly impact histamine levels. Generally, pasta is considered a low histamine food, yet it may still interact with a person's level of histamine in the body depending on its preparation and the ingredients used in its sauce/condiment. Much depends on what is added to the pasta. For instance, if you consume pasta shells with a red tomato sauce or with aged cheese, which are high histamine foods, it might increase your body's histamine level. Pasta itself is typically made from wheat and water, and sometimes egg. Neither wheat nor water is known to significantly affect histamine levels in the body. Eggs, on the other hand, has no apparent effect on histamine levels (especially if they are fresh). However, if eggs used are fermented or aged, histamine levels may be higher - so pasta made with such ingredients could potentially have a somewhat higher histamine level. It is recommended that for people with histamine intolerance, pasta should be eaten fresh. This is because fermentation and decay processes can increase histamine levels, and these processes might occur in pasta that is not fresh. In conclusion, while pasta itself doesn't significantly alter histamine level, the ingredients used with it do. So, care should be taken to choose low histamine foods when consuming pasta shells in order to maintain controlled histamine levels in the body. Sources: 1. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. 2. Joneja JV. (2019) Histamine intolerance in clinical practice. Allergy Advisor. 3. Vickerstaff V, Omar RZ, Ambler G. (2007) Piloting of an algorithm as a decision-support tool in the management of chronic urticaria. Clin Exp Allergy. Please note, this product has not been researched well enough to publish any specific information regarding its histamine liberating or reducing potential, our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon.