Is Korean BBQ stir-fry sauce Low FODMAP?

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Why it's not low FODMAP

  • garlic powder
  • tomato paste
  • molasses

garlic powder

Dietitian note

Garlic is high FODMAP at a normal serving size in both whole and powder form. Garlic infused oils are low FODMAP, because the fructans in garlic are not fat soluble.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

Use instead

  • green tips of spring onion
  • green tips of leek
  • green tips of scallion
  • chive
tomato paste
molasses

Every flagged ingredient, explained

Notes and swaps for all 3 flagged ingredients, plus low FODMAP products to buy instead.

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Description

Savory, moderately sweet and mildly spicy, the sauce offers a glossy, sticky texture that caramelizes when cooked. Commonly used to stir-fry meats and vegetables, glaze grilled items, or finish rice and noodle bowls. Reviewers note consistent flavor, convenience, versatility, and occasional variability in heat, packaging, and portion size across batches.

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Ingredients

WATER, MOLASSES, VH SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, CARAMEL, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN SYRUP, GLUCOSE SOLIDS, SODIUM BENZOATE), SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TOMATO PASTE, SESAME SEEDS, RICE VINEGAR, SESAME OIL, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, LEMON OIL, SULPHITES, SODIUM BENZOATE), GARLIC POWDER, SPICE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE. CONTAINS: SOY, SESAME, SULPHITES.

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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.

Where to buy

Korean BBQ stir-fry sauce is available at 4 retailers

LoblawsMetroReal Canadian SuperstoreGrocery Gateway

About this product

Sauce · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
SavorySweetSaltyGarlicky
Texture
SmoothThick
Commonly used for
Stir FryMarinadingDippingCooking