FODMAP is an abbreviation of Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates and sugars that are less easily absorbed in the small intestine. They ferment in the large intestine and can cause bloating, gas, stomach pain and diarrhea in sensitive people.
Low FODMAP means a diet with a low content of these carbohydrates. It is primarily used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Important:
Low FODMAP does not mean that the food is completely free of FODMAP substances.
