Low FODMAP · Ingredient note
Is sauerkraut low FODMAP?
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Sauerkraut made from common cabbage is high FODMAP at a normal serving size. However, sauerkraut made from red cabbage does have a low FODMAP serving. Check the Monash app for more details.
Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN
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Sauerkraut is a traditional fermented food made by allowing finely cut cabbage to ferment in its own juices with the addition of salt. This fermentation process results in a tangy and flavorful dish that is rich in probiotics, beneficial for gut health. Sauerkraut can be made from either common or red cabbage and is a staple in many European cuisines.
Other names on labels
- Fermented Cabbage
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The ingredient note is reproduced from Spoonful’s Low FODMAP record for Sauerkraut. This page preserves the source qualifications and adds no serving thresholds. Follow your clinician’s guidance for your individual needs.
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