Huel may be suitable for individuals with histamine intolerance, but suitability depends on the severity of your sensitivities and which Huel products you choose. Here's what you need to know about Huel and histamine.
Histamine content in Huel products
Huel Powder (v3.1) and Huel Daily Greens contain no detectable histamines, with the exception of coffee-based flavours, which should be avoided if you have histamine intolerance.
Pea protein and histamine
Huel Powder and many Huel products use pea protein as a key ingredient. While peas are naturally high in histamine, Huel uses pea protein isolate, which undergoes processing that removes most histamine-related compounds. However, if you have severe histamine sensitivity, you may still want to approach pea protein with caution.
Histamine liberators and DAO enzyme blockers in Huel
Some Huel ingredients may act as histamine liberators (substances that trigger the release of histamine in your body) or DAO enzyme blockers (which prevent your body from breaking down histamine). These ingredients could trigger symptoms in individuals with histamine intolerance. The specific ingredients vary by product and flavour.
Recommendations for histamine intolerance
If you have histamine intolerance and are considering Huel:
Avoid coffee-based flavours if you're highly sensitive to histamine
Check the full ingredients list for each specific Huel product and flavour you're interested in
Consult your doctor or allergist before adding Huel to your diet, especially if your histamine intolerance is severe
Need help with specific ingredients?
Our Customer Experience team can provide detailed ingredient information for any Huel product. Say "talk to a human" and we'll help you determine whether a specific Huel product is suitable for your histamine intolerance.