Is Rao's Homemade Four Cheese Gourmet Pasta Sauce Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

  • whey
  • peeled tomatoes
  • tomato puree
  • italian whole peeled tomatoes

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is the liquid by-product of cheese-making. FODMAP levels of whey and whey-based products depend on the amount of lactose left over from processing and whether lactase enzyme has been added to break it down. Unless marked as low FODMAP or lactose free, we recommend limiting whey-based products during the elimination phase.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

Use instead

  • hemp protein
  • egg protein
  • sacha inchi protein

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Description

Jarred pasta sauce offers a creamy, moderately thick texture with pronounced, balanced savory flavor, layered notes, and pleasant aroma; consumers commonly use it stirred into hot pasta, layered in baked dishes, spread on pizza, or served as a dipping sauce. Reviews frequently note consistent flavor, convenient preparation, and rich mouthfeel.

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Ingredients

Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes (Peeled Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Salt, Basil Leaf), Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese (Cow's Milk, Salt, Rennet), Carrots, Whey, Salt, Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Sheep's Milk, Rennet, Salt), Grana Padano Cheese (Cow's Milk, Salt, Rennet), Asiago Cheese (Cow's Milk, Salt, Rennet)

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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.

Where to buy

Rao's Homemade Four Cheese Gourmet Pasta Sauce is available at 10 retailers

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SavoryRichNuttySalty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepToppingDipping