Is MICHELINA'S, LEAN GOURMET, BEEF & PEPPERS Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
COOKED LONG GRAIN RICE, WATER, COOKED BEEF PATTY CRUMBLE (BEEF, WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR], SOY SAUCE POWDER [SOY SAUCE {FERMENTED SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT}, MALTODEXTRIN], DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SUGAR, SALT), CELERY, TOMATO PASTE, BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, LESS THAN 2% OF BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN AND WHEAT PROTEIN, CORN OIL, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST, FLAVORING, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID AND LESS THAN 1/10% SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE), CANOLA OIL, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, SALT, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (SOY SAUCE [WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID], MALTODEXTRIN), GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES.
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.


