Vanilla Bean Paste Histamine Information

Vanilla Bean Paste is a popular choice for flavoring due to its rich, full-bodied vanilla taste. However, its impact on histamine levels is not usually the main concern for consumers and therefore, less researched. The primary ingredient of Vanilla Bean Paste is the vanilla bean, which has not been consistently flagged as a high histamine food, a histamine liberator, or a primary source that delays histamine breakdown. On the contrary, some research suggests the antioxidant properties present in vanilla might potentially help with inflammatory issues, which could indirectly impact histamine levels, potentially in a beneficial way. One study demonstrated a significant decrease in the histamine level in rats given vanillin, the primary component of the vanilla bean (1). However, this is not a confirmation of a similar effect in humans, and further research is needed. As the vanilla bean is the primary ingredient, the other components of the paste, such as sugar and thickeners, should also be considered. These ingredients typically aren't known to be high in histamines, nor do they encourage histamine release. Given this information, there is currently no concrete correlation between ingesting Vanilla Bean Paste and a significant increase in histamine levels. However, individual tolerance to the vanilla bean paste may vary, based on personal enzymatic activities, gut health and the overall immune system. These factors majorly contribute towards the development of histamine intolerance and should be addressed alongside dietary choices. References: 1. Vissiennon C, Nieber K, Kelber O and Butterweck V (2012). Route of administration determines the anxiolytic activity of the flavonols kaempferol, quercetin and myricetin—are they prodrugs? Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 23(7), 733-740. Please note: "This product has not been researched well enough to publish any comprehensive information. Our team is working hard on this. More data will be available soon."