Short Ribs Histamine Information

Short Ribs, a flavorful cut of beef from the lower chest, is subject to a combination of dry and moist cooking methods. The impact of eating Short Ribs on histamine levels is not straightforward and may depend on couple of things like the freshness of the meat, the way it was prepared, and how long it was stored after cooking. Fresh beef generally has low histamine levels, however, histamine can increase if meat is not stored properly or if it's left to age. A five-year study in the Journal of Food Protection found that histamine levels in beef can increase with extended refrigeration. Therefore, to minimize histamine intake from Short Ribs, it would be ideal to consume the dish when fresh or as soon as possible after cooking. The preparation process of Short Ribs can also impact histamine levels. Ingredients like vinegar and alcohol—used often for marinating the meat—could potentially delay the breakdown of histamine in the body or even serve as histamine liberators. Vegetables often served on the side, like tomatoes, can also have high histamine content. Histamine liberators do not contain a significant amount of histamine, but they promote its release in the body. The most common histamine liberators include alcohol, certain fruits and vegetables, some kinds of seafood, food additives, and preservatives. Therefore, the consumption of Short Ribs, when paired with these foods or when the beef is prepared using any of these, can potentially lead to a spike in histamine levels. Products that may lower histamine in the body are fresh fruits and vegetables, except for those listed as histamine liberators, fresh meat, eggs, most oils, and whole grains. Incorporating these foods into a meal with Short Ribs might help to balance the overall histamine intake. Reference: Moldermans, D. et al., (1995). Histamine production by Enterobacter aerogenes in vacuum-packed beef. Journal of Food Protection, 58(5), pp. 537-541. Please note that the research on this specific product is ongoing. Therefore, the information provided should be used as a general guideline and not as a definitive statement on the impact of eating Short Ribs on histamine levels. Our team is working hard to source and analyze more data and will provide updates as soon as possible.