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Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)

High FODMAP

A regular serving exceeds the safe serving. Check how much fits: it is not a ban.

Safe serving

0.2 g

Typical serving

5 g

A normal serving is 5 g and the safe one 0.2 g: that gap is what decides whether it sits well.

FODMAPs in relevant amounts

Fructans

What are FODMAPs?

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Is Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) low in FODMAPs?

In a regular serving, no: Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) is high in FODMAPs. The safe serving (0.2 g) is far smaller than a normal serving; if you eat it, adjust the amount and watch your tolerance.

Educational information, not medical advice. Data compiled from public scientific literature and verified food by food.

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Fructo-oligosaccharides Why does it upset you?
HIGH Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
LOW Maple syrup
LOW Rice malt syrup
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Fructo-oligosaccharides Why does it upset you?
up to 0.2 g · Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
up to 50 g · Maple syrup
no limit · Rice malt syrup
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Fructo-oligosaccharides Why does it upset you? HIGH up to 0.2 g
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Fructo-oligosaccharides Why does it upset you?
HIGH up to 0.2 g · Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
LOW up to 50 g · Maple syrup
LOW no limit · Rice malt syrup
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FODMAPsFructans, GOS, Lactose, Fructose, Sorbitol, Mannitol.
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Fructo-oligosaccharides Why does it upset you? Alternative: Maple syrup ✓
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