Is Giant Hershey's Special Dark Midly Sweet Chocolate Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Description

Mildly sweet dark chocolate presents a cocoa-forward, restrained flavor with a smooth, firm texture that melts evenly. Common uses include snacking, baking, melting for sauces or coating confections, and portioning for recipes. Reviewers often note consistent taste, large-format value, and reliable performance in baking applications and ease of melting reported.

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Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

soy
natural flavor
chocolate

soy

Dietitian note

Soy and soybeans can be a high or low FODMAP depending on bean maturity, processing, and preparation. Some low FODMAP soy-based products include firm tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, soybean oil, soy lecithin, and edamame. Some high FODMAP soy-based products include whole soy beans, silken tofu, texture soy (vegetable) protein, and most soy milks.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

natural flavor

chocolate

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Ingredients

Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Lecithin (soy), Pgpr, Natural Flavor. Contains: Milk, Soy.

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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.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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