I've seen an ingredient in Field Doctor meals that is not low FODMAP. Why is this?Updated 2 months ago

Although foods are often thought of as either being ‘high FODMAP’ or ‘low FODMAP it’s the serving size of a food that determines whether it can be included.  

This is because foods contain FODMAPs in varying amounts. Some foods contain very concentrated levels of FODMAPs (garlic is an example) so eating even a tiny amount can trigger symptoms.  

Other foods contain much lower concentrations of FODMAPs. These foods can often be eaten in small or medium portion sizes and remain low FODMAP.   

Let’s take tinned tomatoes as an example. A ½ cup portion (about 100 grams or a quarter of a can) is low in FODMAPs and can be included in a meal. But a large serving (a cup or half a can) becomes high in the FODMAP fructose, which may trigger symptoms.    

If you see an ingredient you think of as high FODMAP in one of our meals, rest assured it’s included in a portion size that ensures the meal stays low FODMAP.