Sweet Chili Sauce Histamine Information

Sweet chili sauce is a popular condiment often used in a variety of cuisines; it consists primarily of red chilli peppers, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Interestingly, specific ingredients in the sauce can have different effects on histamine levels in the body. Starting with chilli peppers, they contain capsaicin, a chemical known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. While specific research on its relationship with histamine is limited, a study published in the Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents found capsaicin to possess the ability to inhibit histamine release (1). Therefore, to some extent, chilli in the sweet chilli sauce could potentially aid in lowering histamine levels. On another hand, vinegar, another key ingredient in sweet chilli sauce, is known to be high in histamine content. Vinegar and products containing vinegar like pickled vegetables are classified as high-histamine foods(2). Hence, consumption of sweet chili sauce could potentially raise histamine levels due to the presence of vinegar. Considering the rest of the ingredients, their impact on histamine levels appears to be less significant. It should be noted that many factors may affect the overall histamine content, such as how the sauce is processed and stored. Unfortunately, at present, there is no specific research available focusing solely on the impact of sweet chilli sauce on histamine levels. However, given the varying effects of its key components, it's safe to suggest that this product could both raise and lower histamine levels, and its overall impact might differ across individuals depending on their sensitivity to individual ingredients. This information is deduced from the properties of the ingredients within sweet chili sauce. The impact of the sauce as a whole has not been researched well enough to publish any specific findings. Our team is working hard to provide additional information once more data becomes available. References: 1. Bani D, Masini E, Bello MG, Bigazzi M, Sacchi TB. A novel antiallergic drug, N-(3',4'-dimethoxycinnamoyl) anthranilic acid (tranilast), inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells stimulated with immunoglobulin E or calcium ionophore. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 1985 Oct-Dec;1(1):11-5. PMID: 2965773. 2. Maintz L, Novak N. Histamine and histamine intolerance. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 May;85(5):1185-96. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1185. PMID: 17490952.