Coconut Milk (Long Life UHT, Sweetened, UK)
Dairy · Milk
UK sweetened long-life UHT coconut milk is low FODMAP at 175 ml. At 250 ml, sorbitol and fructans are moderate. At 266 ml, sorbitol is high while fructans remain moderate.
Serving sizes for coconut milk (long life uht, sweetened, uk)
The low reference is 175 ml. Sorbitol/fructans are moderate at 250 ml; at 266 ml sorbitol is high and fructans moderate.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 ml | Sorbitol 0.2 g | |
| 2/3 cup | 175 ml | Sorbitol 0.14 g | |
| 266 ml portion | 266 ml | Sorbitol 0.5 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is coconut milk (long life uht, sweetened, uk) low FODMAP?
The other four groups stay low at all three volumes. This entry is the sweetened UHT preparation marked for the United Kingdom, not regular canned coconut milk or every coconut drink. The product's processing and formulation are part of identifying the correct guide.
Coconut Milk (Long Life UHT, Sweetened, UK) and IBS: what to know
For IBS, measure a breakfast or coffee portion rather than treating a full mug as the low reference. The difference between the listed volumes is easy to miss when pouring freely. Keep the brand, amount and other ingredients in your meal notes; the traffic-light profile describes FODMAPs and cannot predict your individual symptom response.
Gut-friendly ways to eat coconut milk (long life uht, sweetened, uk)
Pour into a measuring jug before adding the drink to cereal, porridge or a smoothie. Account for additional milk consumed alongside the meal. If you change to a canned cooking product, consult light canned coconut milk. For a carton containing added inulin, use the separate coconut milk with inulin guide rather than transferring this UK preparation's amounts.
Frequently asked questions
How much UK sweetened UHT coconut milk is low FODMAP?
The listed low portion is 175 ml, approximately ⅔ cup. A standard full cup is a different reference.
Is a 250 ml cup low FODMAP?
No. At 250 ml, both sorbitol and fructans are moderate, although the other four groups remain low.
Which group becomes high at 266 ml?
Sorbitol becomes high. Fructans remain moderate at that reference, so describing both groups as high would be inaccurate.
Can I use this for unsweetened UHT coconut milk?
Use the unsweetened preparation's own guide. Similar packaging or the same coconut base does not establish identical portions across formulations.
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