Zucchini Blossoms Histamine Information

Zucchini Blossoms, also known as courgette flowers, are a part of the squash family which is generally considered as low histamine foods and not known for contributing to histamine buildup. They also are not recognized as a histamine liberator (a substance that stimulates the release of histamine). Typically, these flowers are consumed after being fried or stuffed, and these preparation methods can introduce other ingredients that might have an impact on histamine levels. For instance, stuffing often includes cheese, which is known for high histamine content especially if it is long-ripened or a hard variety. So, it is not the blossom itself but usually the added ingredients that can contribute to the histamine levels. Nonetheless, scientific research directly addressing the impact of eating Zucchini Blossoms on histamine levels appears to be lacking. Therefore, unless these flowers are prepared with high-histamine or histamine-releasing foods, their impact on histamine is supposed to be minimal. It's important to remember that everyone’s tolerance to different foods can vary. What works well for one person might not work for another. Therefore, individual responses to zucchini flowers and other foods may vary. REF: Histamine Intolerance: Histamine and Seasickness [book] by Genny Masterman, Sigrid Niedermeyer (2013). ISBN-13: 978-1491064833.