4. Cured Meats
Cured meats such as bacon, pepperoni, salami and sausages are rich in histamine. Prosciutto has the highest histamine content among cured meats which is 1,160 mg/kg. It is an Italian dry-cured ham that is thinly sliced and served uncooked.
5. Soured Milk Foods
Sour cream, buttermilk and soured milk are products of milk acidification which gives milk a tart taste. The acid causes the milk to thicken and coagulate which inhibits the growth of bacteria and prolonging its shelf life. They have high histamine content. Sour cream has up to 7 mg/kg and buttermilk contains 87.4 mg/kg.
