Is Clover Valley General Tso Chicken Bites, General Tso Chicken Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE (WATER, RICE), BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, BATTER (WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTERMILK BLEND [BUTTERMILK, WHEY SOLIDS], WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SUGAR, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL [PROCESSING AID], MODIFIED CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, NOT MORE THAN 2% OF SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING]), BREAD CRUMB (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL [PROCESSING AID], EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL. GEN'L TSO SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], SAKE (WATER, RICE KOJI {ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE}, SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RICE VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICES, SESAME SEEDS, SOYBEAN OIL, LACTIC ACID, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [AS PRESERVATIVES]).
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.


