Allspice

Herbs & Spices · Safe Spices

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Allspice, dried, ground: the recorded FODMAP references are 2 g low.

Serving sizes for allspice

Allspice, dried, ground: 2 g low. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low

2 gabout 1 teaspoon

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Allspice and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
1 teaspoon
Reference portion	Not available	Moderate
Reference portion	Not available	High

Is allspice low FODMAP?

These references apply to allspice, dried, ground. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Achiote / Annatto Paste (Mexico), Achiote / Annatto Seeds (Whole), Adobo Seasoning. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Allspice and IBS: what to know

Use this guide to distinguish the named preparation from the related entries. The source below is background reading and does not independently verify the numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat allspice

Weigh the ingredient for the complete recipe and divide by the number of portions. Large reference amounts are comparisons, not suggested seasoning quantities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for allspice?

The low reference is 2 g. The full references are 2 g low.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Achiote / Annatto Paste (Mexico), Achiote / Annatto Seeds (Whole), Adobo Seasoning. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

How should I measure this food?

Weigh the ingredient for the complete recipe and divide by the number of portions. Large reference amounts are comparisons, not suggested seasoning quantities.

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Achiote / Annatto Paste (Mexico)CondimentsLow Achiote / Annatto Seeds (Whole)Herbs & SpicesLow Adobo SeasoningHerbs & SpicesLow

Sources and editorial notes

Monash: FODMAP questions and preparation
General background reading; does not establish the numerical references on this page.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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