Fructose, fructans, sorbitol, raffinose
Gastrointestinal disorders can involve symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, wind, reflux, diarrhoea and/or constipation. FODMAPs are a group of short chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed. They are therefore fermented by intestinal bacteria releasing gas and leading to these symptoms. You have been advised to avoid the following FODMAPs for a period of at least 8 weeks after which time your dietitian will advise you whether to challenge any of the FODMAP groups.
What Foods Need to be Limited?
1. Foods with EXCESS FRUCTOSE
Honey, Apples, Pears, Mandarin, Peach, Mango, Watermelon, Honeydew melon, Lychee, Carambola, star fruit, Nashi fruit, Coconut cream/ coconut milk, Tinned fruit in natural juice (pear juice), Fructose or corn syrup, Fruit juice (even need to limit safe fruits to 1/3 glass of juice), Dried fruit (limit safe fruits to 1 tablespoon)
2. Foods with FRUCTANS
Wheat (in large amounts), Rye (in large amounts), Onion – brown, white, spring, spanish, shallots, Leeks, Artichokes, Zucchini, Chicory Ecco, Caro drinks, Dandelion Tea, Inulin (artificial fibre added to products, e.g. dairy foods), Fructooligo saccharides (FOS) (artificial fibre added to some nutritional supplements)
3. Foods with SORBITOL
Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Plums, Apples, Pears, Artificially sweetened gums, mints, lollies, Artificial sweeteners: Sorbitol, Mannitol, Xylitol, Isomalt
4. Foods with RAFFINOSE
Cabbage, Brussel sprouts, Green beans, Asparagus, Legumes – chickpeas, lentils, red kidney beans, baked beans.
