Indian Gooseberry / Amla (Frozen, India)
Fruits · Berries
Frozen Indian gooseberry, or amla, has a low FODMAP serving of 11 g in the app's India-labelled entry. The 15 g portion is moderate and 75 g high. Fructose is the group responsible for the change.
Serving sizes for indian gooseberry / amla (frozen, india)
The app labels 11 g as one tablespoon, 15 g as one-quarter cup and 75 g as half a cup. Those household labels are not proportional, so use the stated gram weights and avoid calculating a new conversion from them.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | Fructose 0.25 g | |
| 1 tablespoon | 11 g | Fructose 0.04 g | |
| 1/4 cup | 15 g | Fructose 0.05 g |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is indian gooseberry / amla (frozen, india) low FODMAP?
At the small serving, fructose and the five other displayed groups are green. At larger weights only fructose changes to amber and red. The frozen food is the preparation checked; amla juice, pickle, powder and herbal products cannot inherit these portion measurements.
Indian Gooseberry / Amla (Frozen, India) and IBS: what to know
When managing IBS, a small amla ingredient portion can be tracked separately from the rest of the meal. The fruit's name or reputation is not evidence that it treats digestive symptoms. Use the measured food result to plan portions, with individual tolerance assessed in your usual care.
Gut-friendly ways to eat indian gooseberry / amla (frozen, india)
Measure the frozen ingredient for your recipe and follow its preparation directions. Record the amount per serving if it is mixed into a chutney or sauce, assessing all other ingredients separately. For a different fruit preparation, consult firm peeled guava rather than applying a shared tart-fruit rule.
Frequently asked questions
Does the India label verify every frozen amla brand?
It identifies the app entry inspected; it does not certify every product or account for added ingredients.
Can I use these weights for amla powder?
No. Drying and powdering produce a different ingredient, for which this check gives no serving conversion.
Is half a cup a green portion?
The displayed half-cup reference is 75 g and high in fructose. The small green reference is a separate weight, not half of that volume.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Berry, Indian gooseberry / Amla, frozen” 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.