Is Favorite Day Peppermint Stars Frosted Cookies, Peppermint Stars Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
WHITE CHOCOLATELY COATING (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MILK FAT), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, PALM STEARIN, WATER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, VITAMIN A, TOCOPHEROLS, BETA-CAROTENE), PEPPERMINT TOPPING (CANE SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PEPPERMINT OIL, RED 40), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, EGGS.
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.


