10. Anchovy
Anchovy is a common salt water forage fish. It is classified as an oily fish usually. It is often fermented and used in small quantities to flavor dishes. It contains up to 1,250 mg/kg of histamine which is very high. Do not attempt to consume this in large quantities.
To End the Confusion
These are foods containing histamine. It shouldn’t be confused with “histamine-releasing” foods. Histamine releasing foods such as chocolates, citrus fruits, papaya and eggs don’t contain histamine. They trigger the release of histamine from the body which manifest allergic symptoms like histamine rich foods do. To determine if you react to a certain histamine containing food, it is recommended to list the foods that trigger an allergic reaction so you can avoid them in the future. If allergic reactions occur when eating these kinds of foods, it’s always best to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
