Is Want Want Seaweed Rice Crackers Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
RICE (60%), PALM OIL (ANTIOXIDANT (319)), SUGAR, GLUTINOUS RICE POWDER, POTATO STARCH, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT, WATER), BONITO SEASONING [WATER, BONITO (FISH), SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED SOYBEAN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED FISH PROTEIN, FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (621), DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE (631), DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE (627), THICKENER (415), MIRIN (STICKY RICE, FERMENTED RICE, WATER), MALTOSE SYRUP, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, DEFATTED SOY, WHEAT), VINEGAR (WATER, RICE, ACIDITY REGULATOR (260)), SEAWEED (1%), CONCENTRATED SEAFOOD EXTRACT [FISH, SALT, FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE/621, DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE (631), DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE (627), ANTICAKING AGENT (551)], YEAST EXTRACT, THICKENER (1440), SALT, EMULSIFIER (466). CONTAINS SOYBEAN, WHEAT AND FISH.
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.


