Is Favorite Day Frosted Peppermint Cookies Baking Kit, Frosted Peppermint Cookies Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
COOKIE MIX: BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. WAFER MELTS: SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER (MILK), WHOLE MILK POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), NONFAT DRY MILK, GUM ARABIC, FD&C RED 40, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. SPRINKLE MIX: SUGAR, CORN STARCH, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, WATER, DEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARNAUBA WAX, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 40, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE (SHELLAC), GUM ARABIC.
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.


