Hawthorn / Haw (Dried)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Dried hawthorn, also labelled haw, is low FODMAP at 7 g, about one tablespoon. The app rates 11 g as moderate and 40 g as high. Sorbitol changes first, while the high serving also shows moderate fructans.

Serving sizes for hawthorn / haw (dried)

The high 40 g reference is half a cup. No household description was shown for the moderate 11 g portion, so this guide does not invent a slice count or spoon conversion for it.

Avoid
0.5 cupsabout 40 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Hawthorn / Haw (Dried) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1/2 cup40 gSorbitol 0.73 gAvoid
1 tablespoon7 gSorbitol 0.13 gLow
11 g portion11 gSorbitol 0.2 gModerate

Breakdown for 0.5 cups

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.1gFructans
0gGOS
0.7gSorbitol
0gMannitol
0.5 cupsabout 40 g

Is hawthorn / haw (dried) low FODMAP?

All displayed groups are green at the small reference. Sorbitol is amber at the middle weight, with five green groups. At the large weight, sorbitol is red and fructans amber; the other four stay green. This dried-fruit entry is separate from haw flakes or hawthorn candy.

Hawthorn / Haw (Dried) and IBS: what to know

For IBS food planning, a measured culinary quantity is more useful than describing hawthorn generally as good for digestion. The FODMAP check does not establish a medical benefit, an herbal-extract dose or the suitability of a supplement. Discuss such products separately with a qualified professional.

Gut-friendly ways to eat hawthorn / haw (dried)

Weigh the dried fruit before adding it to a recipe and record how much is assigned to each serving. When preparing a strained drink, the entry does not quantify transfer into the liquid. Dried jujube and dried longan require separate ingredient checks if used together.

Frequently asked questions

Are haw flakes covered by the dried-hawthorn numbers?

No. The candy is a separate processed food. Its name or fruit flavour does not make the dried-fruit measurements transferable.

Can I convert the fruit portion into a tea allowance?

No tested infusion strength or cup volume was supplied by the inspected entry.

Is the largest serving high in both changing groups?

Sorbitol is high, while fructans are moderate. Keeping those distinct is more accurate than calling both high.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Hawthorn / Haw, dried” 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.

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.