Is CHEF-CRAFTED SOUP, MINESTRONE Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
WATER, CRUSHED TOMATOES (CRUSHED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), YUKON GOLD POTATOES, GARBANZO BEANS (GARBANZO BEANS, WATER, SALT), GREEN BEANS, ZUCCHINI, CANNELLINI BEANS, CARROTS, CELERY, YELLOW ONION, FENNEL, PENNETTE PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATO PASTE (TOMATO PASTE, CITRIC ACID), PANCETTA (PORK BELLY, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, GARLIC), BEEF BASE (BEEF WITH JUICES & BEEF BROTH, SALT, CORN SYRUP, CORN OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT, DRIED POTATO, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, WINE), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, PARSLEY, TUSCAN SEASONING (GARLIC, ONION, BELL PEPPER, OTHER HERBS AND SPICES [INCLUDING PEPPER, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, OREGANO, BASIL, MARJORAM AND PARSLEY]).
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.


