Is McVitie's Jaffa Cakes The Original Low FODMAP?

Description
Soft sponge base topped by a sweet-tart orange gel and thin chocolate coating, delivering a contrast of airy, slightly crumbly texture and smooth exterior. Commonly eaten with tea, as quick snack or lunchbox treat; reviews note consistent flavor, nostalgic appeal, convenient packaging, and occasional variations in sweetness or chocolate thickness.

Description
Soft sponge base topped by a sweet-tart orange gel and thin chocolate coating, delivering a contrast of airy, slightly crumbly texture and smooth exterior. Commonly eaten with tea, as quick snack or lunchbox treat; reviews note consistent flavor, nostalgic appeal, convenient packaging, and occasional variations in sweetness or chocolate thickness.
Ingredients
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (19%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Sugar, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Whole Egg, Water, Dextrose, Concentrated Orange Juice, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Palm), Humectant (Glycerine), Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dried Whole Egg, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange Flavouring, Colour (Curcumin), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). Product contains the equivalent of 8% orange juice. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, contains Milk, Soya, Wheat, Egg.
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.


