Tartar Sauce Histamine Information

Tartar sauce commonly contains mayonnaise, pickles, and sometimes mustard or vinegar. There isn't specific research regarding tartar sauce's impact on histamine levels, but by examining its ingredients, one could deduce the potential effects. Mayonnaise, the primary ingredient of tartar sauce, is not commonly associated with high histamine levels. However, if it's been left out or if it's old, it can develop higher histamine levels due to microbial fermentation. Pickles, also a key ingredient, contain vinegar, a product known for high histamine content, as stated by the Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance. Due to vinegar's presence, consumption of pickles might lead to increased histamine levels in the body and further provoke histamine intolerance symptoms. At times, tartar sauce may contain mustard or vinegar, both known for their high histamine content, potentially impacting the histamine levels in individuals consuming these products. Also, mustard seeds are known to liberate histamine levels in the body. However, it's essential to note the variety of tartar sauce recipes. Some may include ingredients that are high in histamine content, while others may not. Therefore, the overall impact of tartar sauce on histamine levels may vary based on the specific ingredients used. Unfortunately, no specific researches directly link tartar sauce consumption and histamine levels, so for a clear understanding of tartar sauce's impact on histamine levels, more research is needed. There are also claims that some ingredients might have a histamine-lowering effect, but these require further scientific substantiation to be asserted confidently. Till then, it is always a good idea to monitor one's body reactions individually to each ingredient present in tartar sauce and mitigate potential histamine issues. References: 1. Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance. (2016). Histamine and histamine intolerance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196 2. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. 3. Vlieg‐Boerstra, B. J., van der Heide, S., Oude Elberink, J. N., Kluin‐Nelemans, J. C., & Dubois, A. E. J. (2005). Mastocytosis and adverse reactions to biogenic amines and histamine-releasing foods: what is the evidence? Netherlands Journal of Medicine, 63(7), 244-249.