Is Giant Eagle Dark Chocolate Covered Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Candy Cane Chocolate Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
SANDWICH COOKIE (SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ ADDED FOR FRESHNESS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PEPPERMINT CANDY [SUGAR, RICE SYRUP, BEET JUICE (FOR COLOR), PEPPERMINT OIL], CORNSTARCH, SALT, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA, GUM ACACIA), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), CANDY CANE SPRINKLES (SUGAR, RICE SYRUP, PEPPERMINT OIL, BEET JUICE [FOR 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.