Is Phillips Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup, Manhattan Clam Chowder Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), CLAMS, CLAM JUICE, WATER, RUSSET POTATOES, ONIONS, CELERY, CARROTS, GREEN PEPPER, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), BACON (PORK WITH NO NITRITES OR NITRATES ADDED EXCEPT THOSE NATURALLY OCCURRING IN CELERY POWDER, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, CULTURED CELERY POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR [WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS]), TOMATO PASTE (VINE RIPENED TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID), CONCENTRATED CLAM BROTH, PARSLEY, HOT SAUCE (WATER, PEPPERS [ARBOL AND PIQUIN], SALT, VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM), GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, CITRIC ACID [AS PRESERVATIVE]), CLAM BROTH (CLAM BROTH, MALTODEXTRIN), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, THYME, CELERY SEEDS, PEPPER.
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.


