Black Bean Sauce (Without Garlic)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Black bean sauce without garlic is low FODMAP at 20 ml, approximately 1 tablespoon. Fructans are moderate at 108 ml and high at 140 ml; the other five groups remain low.

Serving sizes for black bean sauce (without garlic)

The low reference is 20 ml. Fructans are moderate at 108 ml and high at 140 ml.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Black Bean Sauce (Without Garlic) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon20 mlFructans 0.04 gLow
5½ tablespoons108 mlFructans 0.23 gModerate
7 tablespoons140 mlFructans 0.3 gAvoid

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.04gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Is black bean sauce (without garlic) low FODMAP?

The absence of garlic identifies this preparation, but it does not mean every amount is low FODMAP. Black bean sauce is a mixed condiment rather than a serving of plain black beans. Its portion references should therefore not be used for canned beans, fermented beans or a different bottled sauce.

Black Bean Sauce (Without Garlic) and IBS: what to know

For IBS, count the sauce in the portion you eat, including any extra spoonful added at the table. A measured seasoning spread across a stir-fry differs from a generous individual dipping bowl. Record the product and quantity with the rest of the meal when comparing your response; the green reference is not a symptom guarantee.

Gut-friendly ways to eat black bean sauce (without garlic)

Measure the sauce before stirring it through vegetables, noodles or a shared pan. Divide the total between the actual servings, keeping an extra dipping portion separate. Read the ingredients to confirm the product matches the no-garlic preparation. If garlic is included, use the black bean sauce with garlic guide, which has different larger-portion references.

Frequently asked questions

How much black bean sauce without garlic is low FODMAP?

The listed low portion is 20 ml, approximately 1 tablespoon. It describes the sauce itself, not the weight of a finished stir-fry.

Is garlic-free black bean sauce always low FODMAP?

No. Fructans are moderate at 108 ml and high at 140 ml in this preparation. A garlic-free label does not establish unlimited low portions.

Can I use these amounts for the garlic version?

Use that preparation's separate guide. Its larger portion ratings differ substantially, even though both entries have a small low reference.

How do I count sauce shared between several plates?

Measure the amount put into the pan, divide by the servings actually plated and add any sauce served separately. Check the other ingredients on their own merits.

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Sources and editorial notes

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.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.