Clover Honey
Sweeteners · Honey
Clover honey is low FODMAP at 3 g. Fructose is moderate at 5 g; at 28 g, fructose is high and fructans are moderate. A small low reference does not make an unmeasured spoonful low.
Serving sizes for clover honey
The references are 3 g low, 5 g moderate and 28 g high overall. Use the gram weight when matching the small low portion.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 28 g | Fructose 0.28 g | |
| ½ teaspoon | 3 g | Fructose 0.03 g | |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | Fructose 0.05 g |
Breakdown for 1 tablespoon
Is clover honey low FODMAP?
The 3 g low amount is described as half a teaspoon. The larger reference points show why both portion and variety matter: 5 g is moderate in fructose, while 28 g has high fructose plus moderate fructans. Avocado honey and general honey are separate entries, so do not assume their reference weights are interchangeable.
Clover Honey and IBS: what to know
When adding clover honey to porridge, tea or yoghurt, count the amount across the whole meal rather than each small addition in isolation. If investigating IBS symptoms, recording the honey variety and measured amount makes meals easier to compare. The low FODMAP label does not account for the milk, cereal or fruit served with it.
Gut-friendly ways to eat clover honey
Weigh honey into a small dish before stirring it through breakfast. For a dressing, mix the measured honey evenly with the other ingredients and divide it by the portions actually served. A free-poured topping can be hard to reproduce, particularly when refilling a spoon. Maple syrup is an alternative to compare using its own portion guide, not the clover honey amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much clover honey is low FODMAP?
The listed low amount is 3 g, described as half a teaspoon. Weighing is more precise than estimating a small drizzle.
Is a teaspoon of clover honey low FODMAP?
The listed 5 g teaspoon is moderate in fructose. It should not be treated as the same reference as the smaller low portion.
Why is clover honey high at 28 g?
Fructose is high and fructans are moderate at that amount. The overall high rating does not mean every listed FODMAP group is high.
Can I use clover honey in a shared recipe?
Calculate the honey per portion and check the other ingredients independently. The honey contribution alone cannot rate a finished cake, sauce or dessert.
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