Is Trader Joe's Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

  • natural flavors
  • chickpea protein

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors 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 probably low FODMAP. 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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Description

Smooth, mildly tangy spread with a creamy, easily spreadable texture that holds shape yet softens at room temperature. Commonly used on bagels, toast, crackers, and in dips or baking. Customer reviews praise convenience and flavor while noting occasional graininess, variable saltiness, and mixed opinions on firmness, aftertaste, packaging and consistency.

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Ingredients

Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Chickpea Protein, Sugar, Salt, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Deactivated Yeast, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Nisin.

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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.

About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
TangyMild
Texture
CreamySmoothGrainy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichDippingBaking