Herring
Herring: high in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Herring builds histamine faster than almost any other fish once caught, and it is rarely sold truly fresh — rollmops, matjes, kippers and other pickled, salted or smoked preparations all raise it further. Cooking does not destroy histamine. Treat any herring that is not demonstrably just-caught and kept cold as high.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does herring affect?
Herring is notable for histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does herring contain histamine?
Yes — herring is high in histamine. Herring builds histamine faster than almost any other fish once caught, and it is rarely sold truly fresh — rollmops, matjes, kippers and other pickled, salted or smoked preparations all raise it further. Cooking does not destroy histamine. Treat any herring that is not demonstrably just-caught and kept cold as high. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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