Is BEEF MEATBALLS IN RUSTIC MARINARA SAUCE Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, TOMATO (VINE RIPENED UNPEELED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT, CITRIC ACID), BREADCRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST), WATER, EGGS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN BELL PEPPER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID), SALT, GARLIC, SPICE. MARINARA SAUCE (SAUCE [VINE RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, ONIONS, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY AND NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), SEASONING [TURBINADO SUGAR, SPICES, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PAPRIKA, PARSLEY FLAKES, SOYBEAN OIL], CARAMELIZED ONION, FLAVOR [YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], CORN STARCH,).
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.


