Is ASDA Chocolate & Orange Cereal Bars Low FODMAP?
Ingredients
Cereals [Cereal Flakes [Rice, Wheat, Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1), Iron, Vitamin D2, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6], Crisped Rice [Rice Flour, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Malted Barley Flour, Malted Wheat Flour, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)], Oat Flakes], Oligofructose Syrup, Orange Flavoured Fruit Pieces (10%) [Fruit Purée [Concentrated Apple Purée, Concentrated Orange Juice], Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Wheat Fibre, Gelling Agent (Pectins), Palm Fat, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)], Dark Chocolate (8%) [Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Humectant (Glycerol), Sunflower Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder (2%), Flavouring, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Caramel Milk Powder [Whey (Milk), Unsalted Butter (Milk), Maltodextrin, Sugar, Skimmed Milk]
What is a Low FODMAP diet?
A Low FODMAP diet limits foods high in certain short-chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) that can be poorly absorbed in the gut. These include specific sugars found in foods like onions, garlic, beans, apples, and wheat. It's commonly followed by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities to reduce bloating, gas, and discomfort. The diet typically involves an elimination phase, followed by gradual reintroduction to identify personal triggers. When followed carefully, often with a dietitian's guidance, a Low FODMAP diet can help manage symptoms while maintaining a balanced and varied intake of nutrients.


