Is CHOCOLATE BISCUITS, CHOCOLATE Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENINGS (PALM, COCONUT), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), HAZELNUTS, LOW FAT COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANDIED ORANGE PEEL (ORANGE PEEL, SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP [FROM WHEAT OR MAIZE]), BUTTERFAT, COCONUT, DRY WHOLE MILK POWDER, DRIED WHOLE EGG, EGG YOLK POWDER, MILK PROTEIN, WHEAT STARCH, LACTOSE, DEXTROSE, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, GLUCOSE SYRUP (FROM WHEAT OR MAIZE), LEAVENINGS (SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN AND RAPESEED LECITHIN), SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, VANILLA FLAVOR (VANILLA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, CORN SYRUP, ETHYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 80, GLYCERINE AND CARAMEL COLOR).
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.


