Straw Mushrooms Histamine Information

Straw mushrooms, scientifically known as Volvariella volvacea, are a common form of fungi often included in a variety of dishes. Despite their widespread use, there is minimal research detailing the direct impact of straw mushrooms on histamine levels. However, according to a general acknowledgement on mushrooms in the context of histamine, it is often regarded that they could have an influence on histamine levels. The influence appears twofold. In the list of foods with high histamine content, mushrooms are included suggesting the potential for direct histamine contribution [1]. Similarly, mushrooms also appear in lists of histamine liberators, which, despite not containing histamine themselves, can promote its release [2]. Consequently, regular consumption of mushrooms, including the straw variety, could contribute to an elevated histamine level. In contrast, there are also some preliminary studies which suggest that certain strains of mushrooms may possess histamine-lowering properties. A study on Agaricus bisporus, commonly known as white or button mushrooms, demonstrated histamine-lowering effects in vitro. It was found that these mushrooms inhibited histamine production and release, potentially alleviating histamine-induced symptoms [3]. While this study was not specific to straw mushrooms, it introduces the possibility of differential histamine interactions across various mushroom species. As concrete and specific studies on straw mushrooms and their impact on histamine levels are yet to be conducted, the exact effects they may have remain unclear. This area lacks comprehensive research and therefore requires deeper scientific exploration. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any concrete information, and our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. References: [1] Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. [2] Reese, I., Ballmer‐Weber, B., Beyer, K., Fuchs, T., Kleine‐Tebbe, J., Klimek, L., ... & Saloga, J. (2017). German guideline for the management of adverse reactions to ingested histamine: Guideline of the German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (DGAKI), the German Society for Pediatric Allergology and Environmental Medicine (GPA), the German Association of Allergologists (AeDA), and the Swiss Society for Allergology and Immunology (SGAI). Allergo Journal International, 26(2), 72-79. [3] Shin, KS., Yu, KW., Lee, MK. et al. (2000) Inhibitory effects of Agaricus bisporus extracts on histamine release. J Korea Soc Food Sci Nutr 29, 629–634.