Low Fodmap Ketchup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is ketchup low in FODMAP? ›

The serving size specified here (1 serve= 2 sachets, 0.9 ounces) is high in Oligos-fructans and should be avoided by most individuals with IBS. However, a smaller quantity of tomato ketchup (1 sachet, 0.45 ounces) is low in FODMAPs and should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS.

Too much fructose in your diet can worsen IBS symptoms. And that includes the high-fructose corn syrup found in a myriad of products, such as soda, ketchup and barbecue sauces, and many packaged foods. Some heavy hitters in the fructose department include pears, apples, and watermelon.

Yes! Despite trigger ingredients, this product has either tested low FODMAP in a lab or been approved by our clinical team.

Yes, pure maple syrup is a low-FODMAP sweetener that can be safely consumed by people with IBS in quantities no larger than two tablespoons. Its lower fructose content makes maple a better option than other sweeteners like honey, golden syrup, agave syrup, corn syrup and molasses.

Worcestershire Sauce: Even though this food typically contains high FODMAP ingredients (like molasses or garlic powder), Worcestershire sauce has been tested and is considered low FODMAP by Monash University. A low FODMAP serving is 2 tablespoons or 42 grams.

This product has 4 ingredients that are high FODMAP and 3 ingredients that may be high FODMAP.

4 Delicious Low-FODMAP Sauces/ Dressings/ Dips: RANCH, (no) Honey-Dill, Special/Secret & Sukiyaki | Dr. Rachel Pauls.

Are pickles low FODMAP? Yes and no. Pickled cucumbers are low FODMAP, unlike some other pickled vegetables whose FODMAP content changes drastically, according to Monash. However, it depends on whether the cucumbers are pickled with a high FODMAP ingredient, such as garlic.

Is peanut butter low FODMAP? Peanuts are low in FODMAPs, and natural peanut butter is also. Some peanut butter brands add sweeteners with FODMAPs, but typically add small amounts that most people tolerate.

Are mashed potatoes high FODMAP? ›

Mashed potatoes - as long as your mashed potatoes consist of potatoes and lactose-free milk, then it's a safe dish on a low FODMAP diet. Lactose-free milk is a low FODMAP option. Regular cow's milk is high in FODMAPs due to its lactose content.

Honey is high in fructose, a type of simple sugar that's classified as a FODMAP ( 8 ). For this reason, people following a low FODMAP diet often limit their intake of honey alongside other foods high in fructose, such as peaches, pears, apples, and cherries.

3g (approximately 3/4 teaspoon) of applesauce is considered low FODMAP. At 4g (approximately 1 teaspoon) it becomes moderate for fructose. In 122g serves, applesauce is high in sorbitol and fructose and moderate in fructans.

Monash University has found that a small 16g (or 2 sachets) serve of tomato sauce is low FODMAP (1). Avoid larger serves as they contain moderate amounts of fructans, and should be limited during the low FODMAP phase of the diet (1).

Tomato products

One of the most notorious trigger foods of heartburn and indigestion alike, tomatoes and tomato based products may be causing your upset stomach. Ketchup, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and tomato soup all make the list of tomato products to avoid.

Avoid: Chutneys, hummus, jellies, garlic sauces, and gravies made with onion or garlic. Avoid pickles, relish, some salad dressings and soup stocks, salsa, and tomato paste. And avoid sauces and other foods with high fructose corn syrup, honey, molasses, and agave.

Hunt's 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup

Another all-natural option, this ketchup is made with cane sugar and doesn't contain corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup. "Hunts 100% Natural Ketchup [is a] variety that I would recommend to use in moderation," says Trista Best, Registered Dietitian at Balance One Supplements.