Is Woolworths Free From Gluten Cake Mix Vanilla 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

Vanilla forward cake mix yields a light, tender crumb with a soft, moist interior when prepared per instructions. Commonly used for sheet cakes, layer cakes and cupcakes, it accepts frostings and fillings easily. Reviewers note reliable vanilla flavor, consistent rise and occasional reports of crumbliness or denseness depending on preparation.

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Why it's a maybe for low FODMAP

maize starch
natural flavour
maize flour

maize starch

Dietitian note

Corn can be high or low FODMAP depending on preparation and serving size. Limit corn as a vegetable (corn kernels, corn on the cob) as these foods contain high levels of sorbitol. Corn oil, foods made with corn starch, ground corn (corn tortillas, pasta, grits), and canned corn are low FODMAP.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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bean sprouts
carrot
choy sum
eggplant

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Ingredients

Sugar, Maize Flour, Rice Flour, Maize Starch, Fractionated Palm Oil, Raising Agents (450, 500), Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavour (Vanilla), Emulsifier (471), Thickener (Xanthan Gum)

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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.