Scallions Histamine Information

Scallions, commonly known as spring onions, are a popular ingredient in many dishes worldwide. These provide a rich source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and folate. However, when considering their impact on histamine levels, direct correlation between the intake of scallions and altering histamine levels seems to be vastly underresearched, thus making any firm conclusions difficult. Based on available resources, scallions are not typically listed among foods with a high histamine content, such as red wine, long-ripened cheese or certain fish products. They also do not appear in the list of foods known to delay the breakdown of histamine, such as pineapple, papaya or alcohol. Similarly, they are not listed as known histamine liberators, categories which include foods like cocoa products or certain types of fruits. While the onion family in general has been noted to have antihistamine properties (primarily due to the presence of quercetin), it's not explicitly clear if this also applies to scallions. In a study on the "Inhibitory effect of quercetin on some inflammatory enzymes and on the production of TNF-α and IL-12 in macrophages" (Kawai, Masashi, et al., Journal of health science 53.6 (2007): 654-661), it was demonstrated that quercetin can help inhibit histamine release. However, this information is based on general characteristics of onions, not scallions specifically. The statement "This product has not been researched well enough to publish any information. Our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon" may apply best here. In conclusion, while scallions are not typically associated with high levels of histamine, neither are they linked to any significant histamine-reducing effects. Further research is required to establish a clearer understanding of their role in histamine regulation.