Is MACARONI & CHEESE Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

whey
wheat
durum flour
semolina

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is the liquid by-product of cheese-making. FODMAP levels of whey and whey-based products depend on the amount of lactose left over from processing and whether lactase enzyme has been added to break it down. Unless marked as low FODMAP or lactose free, we recommend limiting whey-based products during the elimination phase.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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hemp protein
egg protein
sacha inchi protein

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Ingredients

WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA [WHEAT] DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HEAVY CREAM (CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 80 AND CARRAGEENAN), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLORING] AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING]), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR], PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH- MODIFIED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO COLOR, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO VEGETABLE COLOR [IF COLORED], POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENTS]), LIQUID EGGS (WHOLE EGGS AND CITRIC ACID), SALT, BLACK PEPPER.

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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.