Safely Navigate Sushi Menus on a Low-Histamine Diet

Enjoying sushi while managing histamine intolerance can feel impossible. Fermented ingredients, aged fish, and common sauces pack hidden histamines that trigger reactions. But you don’t have to skip the sashimi platter! With smart choices and technology like the mm food app, dining out becomes stress-free.

Why Sushi Poses Challenges

Histamine levels spike in: • Fish not immediately frozen after catch 🐟 • Fermented items (soy sauce, miso, pickled ginger) • Shellfish and other high-histamine seafood like mackerel • Leftover or reheated fish dishes

Smart Ordering Guide for Low-Histamine Sushi

Safe Bets

• Sashimi: Opt for ultra-fresh white fish like cod or flounder. Avoid tuna or mackerel. • Nigiri: Request fresh salmon or sea bass without soy sauce glaze. • Rolls: Choose cucumber or avocado rolls with no sauce. Specify "no pickled ginger." • Sides: Edamame (fresh, not aged) and steamed vegetables.

Red Flags

Avoid: ✗ Fermented sauces (soy, eel sauce, ponzu)
✗ Aged/cured fish (tuna, mackerel)
✗ Tempura (battered items often reused oil)
✗ Imitation crab (contains preservatives)

How mm food App Makes It Effortless

1. Translate Menus Instantly: Scan any Japanese menu to see dishes in your language.
2. Personalized Safety Check: Input your "low-histamine" restriction. Our AI cross-references ingredients against histamine databases to highlight safe options.
3. Ask Custom Questions: Unsure about fish freshness? The app’s AI clarifies prep methods with the kitchen.

Pro Tips

• Dine at busy restaurants with high fish turnover
• Request "fish frozen immediately after catch"
• Bring your own coconut aminos as soy sauce substitute
• Eat pineapple (natural anti-histamine) before meals

Discover sushi confidently again. With mm food, your diet restrictions don’t limit your culinary joy—just smarter, safer choices.