Is bacon low FODMAP?
Yes, bacon is low FODMAP.
All types of meat are low FODMAP. FODMAPs are carbohydrates and meat that is not seasoned or marinated does not contain carbohydrates.
The Monash University FODMAP app indicates that bacon remains low FODMAP up to 500 grams per portion.
It is mentioned in the app that bacon contains a lot of fat and that this can trigger complaints if you eat it in large quantities. So it is good to pay attention to the amount you eat.
Additives to bacon
When choosing bacon, make sure that no other ingredients have been added, such as onion and garlic.
Sometimes it also says “spices” on the label. If it is not specified what these spices are, then the product may contain onion or garlic. You often see this in the supermarket.
There may also be natural aroma mentioned on the label. This is not a problem in Europe, because then it may only contain traces of onion or garlic.
In America, you have to be careful with this, because it can mean that the product contains onion or garlic powder.
And this is high in FODMAPs. You can read more about this in this article from FODMAP Everyday.
Other blogs about the FODMAPs in foods
Would you like to read more about whether certain foods are low FODMAP and in what quantities? Check out the articles below:
Fruits and vegetables
- Is coconut low FODMAP?
- Are bananas low FODMAP?
- Are strawberries low FODMAP?
- Is asparagus low FODMAP?
- Are mushrooms low FODMAP?
- Is broccoli low FODMAP?
- Is kale low FODMAP?
- Is spinach low FODMAP?
- Is corn low FODMAP?
- Is avocado low FODMAP?
- Is sweet potato low FODMAP?
- Are tomatoes low FODMAP?
Dairy and grains
- Is rice low FODMAP?
- Is quinoa low FODMAP?
- Are oats low FODMAP?
- Which milk is low FODMAP?
- What cheeses are low FODMAP?
- Is butter low FODMAP?