Is ketchup low FODMAP?
Only in small servings.
Ketchup is moderate FODMAP, because of its fructose. Instead: Check for HFCS and onion.
| Food | Ketchup |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | Moderate FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | fructose |
| Category | Sweets & extras |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Check for HFCS and onion
Check for HFCS and onion
Why ketchup 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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