Is high fructose corn syrup low FODMAP?
No, it is high FODMAP.
High fructose corn syrup is high FODMAP, because of its fructose. Instead: Maple syrup or plain sugar.
| Food | High fructose corn syrup |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | High FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | fructose |
| Category | Sweets & extras |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Maple syrup or plain sugar
Maple syrup or plain sugar
Why high fructose corn syrup causes symptoms
fructose 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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