Cluster / Guar Beans (Frozen, Raw, India)
Vegetables · Beans
Cluster beans, also called guar beans, are low FODMAP at 75 g, approximately one cup, in Monash's Indian frozen, raw entry. The app shows all six groups green and explicitly gives a low-FODMAP range up to 500 g. 'Raw' describes the reference preparation; prepare and cook the beans according to their packet instructions.
Serving sizes for cluster / guar beans (frozen, raw, india)
Indian frozen, raw cluster / guar beans: 75 g green, with an explicit low-FODMAP range up to 500 g. Cook as directed; the raw reference is not advice to eat uncooked beans.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is cluster / guar beans (frozen, raw, india) low FODMAP?
No group changes colour in the inspected standard serving. The broader range belongs to the frozen vegetable entry with the India flag. Guar gum, guar flour and supplements are different products, so the bean result should not be used to assign them a portion or a digestive effect.
Cluster / Guar Beans (Frozen, Raw, India) and IBS: what to know
Keep the frozen cluster-bean amount separate from the total weight of a finished curry when recording a meal. That distinction helps if the same beans are used with different sauces. The green reference does not rate other ingredients in the dish, and the larger stated range is not a suggested portion size.
Gut-friendly ways to eat cluster / guar beans (frozen, raw, india)
Measure the uncooked frozen ingredient before preparing it, and divide a shared recipe by the bean quantity allocated to each person. Avoid using the final cooked volume as though it were the app's raw cup. For comparison, Indian valor beans and frozen moringa drumstick have their own serving profiles.
Frequently asked questions
Are cluster beans and guar gum interchangeable for FODMAP guidance?
No. This check concerns frozen whole vegetable beans. It does not test an extracted thickener or a supplement made from the plant.
Should I weigh cluster beans before or after cooking?
The verified entry specifies frozen, raw beans. Record that ingredient amount before cooking rather than assuming the cooked yield has the same weight.
Can I use the same portions for valor beans?
Use the separate valor-bean guide. The two Indian frozen entries show different FODMAP patterns.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Bean, cluster / guar, frozen, raw” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.