Schnitzel Histamine Information

Schnitzel, a popular German dish, is traditionally made using pork, but can also be made from chicken, turkey, or veal. It's then coated in flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried. The impact of eating schnitzel on histamine levels could vary depending on the type of meat used, its freshness, and how it's prepared. Freshly prepared, pork, chicken, or turkey schnitzel should not pose a significant histamine concern as these meats are not naturally high in histamine (Source: Histamine Intolerance Awareness, UK). Yet, the longer meat is stored, especially after cooking, the more its histamine content can increase due to bacterial activity (Source: SIGHI - The Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance). Breadcrumbs may potentially contain yeast, which is a high histamine food. However, the overall amount in a schnitzel's breading is likely to be minimal (Source: Histamine Intolerance Awareness). In terms of avoiding histamine liberators or foods that disrupt histamine breakdown, ingredients typically used in schnitzel preparation do not fall into these categories, except for alcohol if the schnitzel is deglazed with wine, a common practice in some recipes. Certain accompaniments traditionally served with schnitzel, such as pickles, contain vinegar, which is high in histamine and tomato-based sauces, may affect histamine levels if consumed concurrently. It is, however, important to note that cooking techniques such as frying can potentially degrade the enzymes that metabolise histamine in foods, particularly diamine oxidase (DAO), thereby potentially increasing the histamine content of the dish (Source: Effect of cooking on the concentration of bioactive compounds in selected vegetables, University of Porto). Nonetheless, concrete research on how schnitzel's specific preparation and cooking methods impact histamine levels is limited. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any conclusive information, and our team is actively searching for more data. We anticipate that concrete evidence will become available soon.