Is ITALIAN PASTA SALAD, ITALIAN Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SWEETENER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SPICES DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH [NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], TOMATO SOLIDS, DRIED SPINACH), WATER, CARROT, CELERY, ONIONS, LEMON JUICE (WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND SODIUM BISULFITE [PRESERVATIVES], LEMON OIL), RIPE OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE [ADDED TO STABILIZE COLOR]), GREEN PEPPER, RED PEPPER, SALT, ONION POWDER, BASIL, OREGANO, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
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.


