Is Panda Express Kung Pao Stir Fry Sauce, 18.75 OZ Low FODMAP?

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 3 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Description

Bold, sweet-spicy sauce with a glossy, medium-thick texture that clings to proteins and vegetables; commonly used to stir-fry, glaze, marinate, or finish quick weeknight meals. Reviewers note consistent convenience and flavorful punch, while some report it can be overly sweet or salty and that heat level varies by serving size.

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Why it's not low FODMAP

dehydrated garlic
garlic
chili garlic sauce
soy
crushed red pepper
natural flavor

dehydrated garlic

Dietitian note

Garlic is high FODMAP at a normal serving size in both whole and powder form. Garlic infused oils are low FODMAP, because the fructans in garlic are not fat soluble.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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green tips of spring onion
green tips of leek
green tips of scallion
chive

garlic

chili garlic sauce

soy

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Ingredients

Water, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol, Vinegar, Lactic Acid), Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Ginger Puree (Ginger, Water, Phosphoric Acid, Xanthan Gum), Chili Garlic Sauce (Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt), Sesame Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soy), Xanthan Gum, Paprika Extract (Color)

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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.