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ranch dressing

ranch dressing

Condiments & Sauces

Is ranch dressing high in histamine?

Histamine status
Moderate

See histamine status for ranch dressing alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why histamine food checker matters

Histamine is a compound naturally present in many foods, especially aged, fermented, or preserved items. In sensitive individuals, excess histamine can cause headaches, flushing, hives, digestive issues, and other symptoms. Your body normally breaks down histamine, but some people have reduced capacity to do so.

  • Focus on fresh foods - histamine builds up as food ages
  • Cook and eat meals fresh; avoid leftovers sitting more than 24 hours
  • Be cautious with fermented foods, aged cheeses, and cured meats

Triggers

Histamine
Moderate
Histamine Liberators
Moderate
FODMAPs
High
Fructans
High
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
Moderate
Lactose
Moderate
Dairy Proteins
High
Nightshades
Moderate
Salicylates
Moderate
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Safe
Sulfites
Moderate
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Moderate
Tyramine
Moderate
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
High
Low Fermentation
High

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✗ Avoid
DASH Diet
✗ Avoid
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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Histamine Guide

Everything you need to know about histamine sensitivity and smart food choices.

Histamine is a compound naturally present in many foods, especially aged, fermented, or preserved items. In sensitive individuals, excess histamine can cause headaches, flushing, hives, digestive issues, and other symptoms. Your body normally breaks down histamine, but some people have reduced capacity to do so.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Histamine sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in histamine and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Histamine, consider these strategies:

  • 1Focus on fresh foods - histamine builds up as food ages
  • 2Cook and eat meals fresh; avoid leftovers sitting more than 24 hours
  • 3Be cautious with fermented foods, aged cheeses, and cured meats
  • 4Consider that stress and hormones can affect your histamine tolerance
  • 5Some antihistamines or DAO supplements may help (consult your doctor)

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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