Is cream low FODMAP?
No, it is high FODMAP.
Cream is high FODMAP, because of its lactose. Instead: Lactose-free cream or coconut cream.
| Food | Cream |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | High FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | lactose |
| Category | Dairy |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Lactose-free cream or coconut cream
Lactose-free cream or coconut cream
Why cream causes symptoms
lactose are short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine absorbs poorly. They pull water in, then ferment in the colon — which is where the gas, bloating and cramping come from. The reaction is a matter of dose, and it does not always arrive the same day.
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