Is MYSTIC PIZZA, ULTIMATE PEPPERONI PIZZA Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
CRUST: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CORN OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, BAKING POWDER (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH), SAUCE: FRESH VINE-RIPENED CRUSHED TOMATOES, (SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION), SALT, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), BASIL, CHEESE: WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). UNCURED PEPPERONI: NO NITRITES OR NITRATES ADDED EXCEPT THOSE NATURALLY OCCURRING IN SEA SALT, NATURAL SPICES, CELERY POWDER, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, NATURAL SPICE EXTRACTIVES, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA. MAY CONTAIN EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, CELERY JUICE CONCENTRATE.
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.


