Ratatouille Histamine Information

Ratatouille, a classic French dish, contains various ingredients including tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, onion, garlic, and herbs. These components can interact differently with histamine level in the body. Tomatoes are known to have high histamine content. They can interact and possibly increase the histamine levels in your body when consumed (1). Similarly, eggplants are considered histamine liberators, meaning they can stimulate the release of histamine in the body, potentially leading to histamine-related problems in sensitive people (2). On the other hand, onions and garlic, other key ingredients in Ratatouille, are known for their potential to lower histamine levels. They contain quercetin, a bioflavonoid that stabilizes mast cells and can help to reduce the release of histamine, thus having a protective effect in the context of histamine intolerance (3). However, it's worth mentioning that individuals can react differently to the same food, and what triggers an increase in histamine levels in one person may not do the same in another. It is advised to maintain a food diary and track responses to different foods to identify individual histamine triggers. This assessment is based on current available data on these individual ingredients. Specific research on the impact of Ratatouille as a whole dish on histamine levels could not be found. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any informations, 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):1185-1196. 2. Vally H, Misso NLA. Adverse reactions to the sulphite additives. Gastroenterology & Hepatology From Bed to Bench. 2012;5(1):16-23. 3. Weng Z, Zhang B, Asadi S, et al. Quercetin Is More Effective than Cromolyn in Blocking Human Mast Cell Cytokine Release and Inhibits Contact Dermatitis and Photosensitivity in Humans. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(3):e33805.