- buckwheat pasta.
- quinoa pasta.
- pea pasta.
- lentil pasta.
- brown rice pasta.
- soba noodles.
- chickpea pasta.
- Barilla spinach sheets.
It’s safe to say that everyone’s favorite comfort food is pasta. This useful guide will provide you with the knowledge you need to understand which types of pasta you can enjoy while following a low FODMAP diet, as it is such a versatile base for the tastiest of meals, but is pasta off limits while doing so?
If you’re following a low FODMAP diet, pasta is a welcome quick and simple meal option. A low FODMAP diet can occasionally feel very limiting, challenging, and downright boring, but if you arm yourself with the right knowledge, it can actually be quite delectable!
Traditionally, pasta is made from wheat, which contains gluten. The majority of people mistakenly believe that because pasta contains gluten, it is not low FODMAP friendly. When it comes to FODMAPs, gluten is not the problem (although it most definitely is if you are also gluten intolerant).
Wheat, which is high in fructans (oligosaccharides, or the “O” in FODMAP), is the real offender. If you’re interested in learning more about fructans and the foods they can be found in, I highly suggest reading this fantastic article.
Though it only amounts to about 1/2 cup of cooked pasta—which, let’s face it, isn’t much—a small amount of pasta containing wheat IS acceptable on the low FODMAP diet, according to Monash University.
Important Reminder: Even though Monash University, the leading source of low FODMAP research, provided this information, you should always speak with a registered dietitian or your doctor before beginning any special diet, such as the low FODMAP diet.
The availability of low FODMAP pasta options has greatly improved in recent years. Pastas made from the following ingredients are some to keep an eye out for:
Looking for Low FODMAP Pasta & Noodles Brands for your Low FODMAP Grocery List?
With these low FODMAP Pasta & Noodles, you can eat with assurance if you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or other digestive sensitivities while following a low FODMAP diet.
If you experience IBS symptoms, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your food. Our goal is to provide you with as many options for low-FODMAP snacks and meals as we can. We are your go-to resource for information and approved low FODMAP foods, whether you’re looking for the best low FODMAP pasta snacks, low FODMAP meals, products, or recipes.
Check out the low FODMAP Pasta & Noodles on this grocery list, which are currently available at your neighborhood supermarket.
We offer low-FODMAP foods at Casa de Sante for those with IBS and digestive sensitivities. Our brand products are FODMAP Friendly certified. We also sell FODMAP Dietitian approved products. All of our products are handcrafted in small batches using only the best ingredients. They contain no additives, preservatives or fillers.
Asian Noodles Tested by Monash University
The following have undergone testing by Monash, and I have included their suggested serving sizes:
No low FODMAP serving size is advised for wheat noodles, which in their app resemble ramen. Cooking even a mere 1/2 cup (84 g) revealed fructan and fructose content. The serving size for traditional wheat pasta, which is 1/2 cup (74 g) cooked, is low in FODMAPs.
Low FODMAP serving size for vermicelli noodles, which resemble rice-based noodles, is 1 cup (113 g) of cooked noodles. The serving size’s low FODMAP content is noted in the small print. This is probably because they are built upon “no” FODMAP rice. Watch our friend Ngoc make our low-FODMAP summer rolls using vermicelli noodles in the video below.
Kelp Noodles: Low FODMAP serving size is 1 cup (113 g) cooked. The small print notes that the serving size is low in FODMAPs.
Rice Stick Noodles: Low FODMAP serving size is 1 cup (220 g) cooked.
Soba (made from wheat & buckwheat, seen below): Low FODMAP serving size is ⅓ cup (90 g) cooked. The small print notes that the serving size is low in FODMAPs.
Fresh Pasta Brands I Love:
FAQ
Is noodles a low FODMAP food?
Frequently, wheat flour, which is regarded as a high FODMAP ingredient, is used to make noodles and pasta.
Are egg noodles low FODMAP?
Egg noodles have a low level of fodmaps at 12 cup (40 gr), but a moderate level at 1 cup (80 gr).
