Is Trader Joe's Soft Black Licorice Twists Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Description

Chewy, pliable anise-flavored candy offers a pronounced herbal taste and a tender texture, often enjoyed for casual snacking, sharing from candy bowls, or regularly added to confection assortments. Customer reviews note nostalgic appeal and consistent chewiness, while frequently characterizing the flavor as polarizing; some praise authenticity, others find it intense.

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Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

molasses
wheat
wheat flour

molasses

Dietitian note

Molasses is a sweetener made from boiling sugar beets and extracting the juice. It can be high or low FODMAP depending on serving size. Check the Monash app for more details.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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glucose syrup
pure maple syrup
rice malt syrup

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Glucose Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Molasses, Glycerine, Licorice Paste (Licorice Extract, Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup, Molasses), Treacle, Rice Bran Oil, Salt, Aniseed Oil, Palm Oil, Glycerol Monostearate, Confectioner's Shellac. Contains Wheat. May contain traces of Milk, Soy, and Coconut.

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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.