MCAS Food Storage

• Cooking and food storage methods can affect the histamine content of foods.

• While some foods contain more histamine than others, other important considerations include food cooking methods and storage methods, since these can affect histamine content, too.

• Histamine can build up over time in food, so cooking methods like slow cooking may not be ideal when trying to minimize histamine content.

• Additionally, storing foods like meats and leftovers in the refrigerator may allow more histamine to be produced over time, so freezing leftovers and other foods may be a better option for those trying to minimize histamine intake.

Written by: Katie Mednick, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Expert