Is Sainsbury's 4 Chocolate Hot Cross Buns Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 8 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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flavourings
whole flaxseed meal
fermented corn
pea flour
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Dietitian note

Flavoring in savory foods, especially those containing meat, fish or poultry, may contain high FODMAP ingredients like garlic or onion. Natural flavors in other foods are less likely to contain FODMAPs. Natural flavors present in quantities less than 2% of the total product are unlikely to cause IBS symptoms.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Ingredients

Water, Tapioca Starch, Dark Chocolate Chips (11%) (cane Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Lecithins), Rice Flour, Sugar, Potato Starch, Vegetable Fibres (bamboo Fibre, Flaxseed Fibre, Psyllium Fibre, Potato Fibre, Pea Fibre, Rice Fibre), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Rapeseed Oil, Lentil Flour, Thickeners: Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum; Humectant: Glycerine; Pea Flour, Millet Flour, Yeast, Whole Flaxseed Meal, Dried Egg White, Salt, Yeast Extract, Fermented Corn, Flavourings.

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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.