Is MAC & CHEESE Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
COOKED MACARONI PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA PASTA [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, VITAMINS/MINERALS {VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN), IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID}]), CHEESE SAUCE (WHOLE MILK [MILK, VITAMIN D3], PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD [AMERICAN CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SALT, MILKFAT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO}], WATER, BUTTER [CREAM {MILK}, NATURAL FLAVORS], CORN STARCH, SALT, ONION POWER [DEHYDRATED ONIONS], DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CAYENNE PEPPER BLACK PEPPER), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ANNATTO {COLOR}], POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING]).
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.


