Vanilla Pudding Histamine Information

Vanilla pudding is predominantly made up of ingredients like milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or eggs. Research into these ingredients provides some insights into their potential effects on histamine levels in the body. Starting with milk, it is known to be a histamine liberator. Meaning while it doesn't contain high levels of histamine, it encourages the release of histamine within the body (1). It should be noted that lactose-free milk options may not have the same histamine-releasing effect (2). Sugar doesn't appear to affect histamine levels directly, but high sugar intake can cause inflammation in the body, and prolonged inflammatory states could potentially exacerbate histamine responses. However, more concrete research is necessary to firmly establish this (3). Vanilla extract, commonly used in vanilla pudding for flavor, is not listed among foods that generally affect histamine levels. Further research would need to be conducted to consider its specific impact if any. Cornstarch, a frequent thickener in vanilla pudding, hasn't been studied extensively concerning histamine, but it doesn't appear to have a significant impact based on current evidence. However, eggs - also used as a thickener - can potentially trigger histamine release in those with egg allergies (4). Important to note that not everyone reacts the same as histamine intolerance is highly individual (5). In conclusion, while certain ingredients in vanilla pudding - such as milk and potentially eggs - can stimulate histamine release, the overall impact of eating vanilla pudding on histamine levels is not extensively researched. It is always advised for those aware of their histamine intolerance to heed the reactions of their individual bodies upon consumption. References: 1. Maintz, Laura; Novak, Natalija (2007). "Histamine and histamine intolerance". American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85 (5): 1185–96. 2. Fritscher-Ravens, A., et al. (2009). Many patients with irritable bowel syndrome have atypical food allergies not associated with immunoglobulin E. Gastroenterology, 137(1), pp. 107-115. 3. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (2018). Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes: Epidemiologic evidence. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/91/6/1520S/4597422 4. G. Kanny et al. (2001). No evidence for contraindication of betalactam antibiotics in egg-allergic patients. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 86(6), pp. 663-665. 5. Zuberbier, T., et al. (2018). The prevalence, impact and multifactorial pathogenesis of chronic urticaria. Allergy, 73(3), pp. 576-586.