tyramines in wine

[Thomas]

To add to what Bucko posted, there is also a lot of evidence that spontaneous malolactic fermentation (not using cultures to get it started) helps build biogenic amines (histamine is only one of them).

Almost all red wines are put through malolactic fermentation and some white wines are too (Chardonnay).

In this regard, the headache induced by wine is not likely an allergy but the result of toxicity. Of course, this information remains inconclusive as well.

Bucko gives you the best advice: see a specialist.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 10-24-2006).]