Is sweet corn low FODMAP?
Only in small servings.
Sweet corn is moderate FODMAP, because of its sorbitol. Instead: Half a cob or less.
| Food | Sweet corn |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | Moderate FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | sorbitol |
| Category | Vegetables |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Half a cob or less
Half a cob or less
Why sweet corn causes symptoms
sorbitol 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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