Is Trader Joe's Wild Caught Sardines In Olive Oil With Smoke Flavor Low FODMAP?

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

  • natural flavor

natural flavor

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

Firm, flaky small fish with pronounced smoky, savory notes and a moist, tender mouthfeel. Commonly enjoyed atop toast or crackers, folded into salads, tossed with pasta, or used as pizza and appetizer toppings. Reviewers note robust flavor, convenient packaging, occasional variability in texture and salt perception, and varied satisfaction levels.

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Ingredients

Sardine, Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor. Contains: Sardine.

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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

Seafood · Can

Flavor
SmokySavorySalty
Texture
FlakyTenderOily
Commonly used for
SandwichSaladPastaTopping