Is Sharwood's Sweet & Sour Cooking Sauce 425g Low FODMAP?

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 6 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Description

A sweet tangy sauce that provides a glossy syrupy coating and sweet and sour flavor. Commonly used to glaze stir fried vegetables, chicken, pork or tofu, it yields sticky textures for quick weeknight meals. Reviewers praise consistent taste and ease of use, though some report it can be overly sweet.

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Why it's not low FODMAP

garlic puree
modified maize starch
pineapple juice concentrate
red pepper
barley malt vinegar
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garlic puree

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

modified maize starch

pineapple juice concentrate

red pepper

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Ingredients

Tomatoes (29%), Sugar, Water, Water Chestnut (8%), Pineapple (7%), Barley Malt Vinegar, Green Pepper (5%), Red Pepper (5%), Pineapple Juice Concentrate (4%), Modified Maize Starch, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Salt, Toasted Sesame Oil, Colour (Paprika Extract)

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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.