Blackcurrant Marmalade (Denmark)
Condiments · Spreads
Blackcurrant marmalade is low FODMAP at 11 g in the Danish entry. Fructans are moderate at 14 g and high at 30 g.
Serving sizes for blackcurrant marmalade (denmark)
The listed low amount is 11 g. At 14 g fructans are moderate; at 30 g they are high.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 30 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| ⅓ tablespoon | 11 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| ½ tablespoon | 14 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 tablespoon
Is blackcurrant marmalade (denmark) low FODMAP?
All six groups are low at the small reference portion. Fructans account for the larger-serving changes; the other five groups remain low. This is a prepared spread, not a serving guide for fresh blackcurrants, a blackcurrant drink or a different fruit marmalade.
Blackcurrant Marmalade (Denmark) and IBS: what to know
When keeping an IBS food diary, record the product and weight eaten across all pieces of bread or crackers. The low and moderate reference amounts are close enough that an unmeasured spoonful is difficult to interpret. Those food ratings do not establish an exact personal symptom threshold.
Gut-friendly ways to eat blackcurrant marmalade (denmark)
Weigh a portion and spread it thinly across the food you plan to eat. If using the marmalade as a cake filling, divide the recipe amount among the slices and include extra topping. Mixed berry jam has a different sorbitol profile and no listed low portion, so a generic berry-jam rule would miss an important distinction.
Frequently asked questions
How much blackcurrant marmalade is low FODMAP?
The Danish preparation has a low reference of 11 g. A scale is useful for measuring such a small amount.
Why is a full spoonful not always low?
The listed 14 g and 30 g portions have moderate and high fructan ratings. Spoonfuls vary, so match the weight rather than the appearance.
Does this apply to fresh blackcurrants?
No. The fruit and the prepared spread have different forms and require their own portion information.
How do I count marmalade used as both filling and topping?
Include both amounts in the portion you eat. Dividing a shared recipe should account for all uses of the spread, not only the filling.
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