Is General Tao Chicken Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
Cooked long grain rice (water, rice), Water, Breaded seasoned chicken breast chunks (chicken breast meat, water, enriched wheat flour, salt, yellow corn flour, modified corn starch, dextrose, soy flour, sodium phosphates, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), skim milk powder, wheat gluten, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, malted barley flour, paprika extract, carrageenan), Carrots, Brown sugar, Salted mirin (water, rice, dextrose, corn syrup, salt), Broccoli, Soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol, vinegar, lactic acid), Canola oil, Rice wine vinegar, Modified corn starch, Ginger puree (ginger, water, citric acid, potassium sorbate), Garlic (garlic, water, citric acid), Sesame oil, Chicken broth flavour (chicken broth, salt, flavour), Spice, Natural flavour.
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.


