Mandarin / Tangerine Citrus Peel (Dried)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Dried mandarin or tangerine peel has a low FODMAP reference of 8 g, approximately 2½ tablespoons. The app rates 10 g as moderate and 12 g as high. Fructose changes the colour over these small differences in weight.

Serving sizes for mandarin / tangerine citrus peel (dried)

The app pairs 10 g with three tablespoons and 12 g with 3½ tablespoons. Piece size and how tightly peel is packed can change a spoonful's weight; measuring grams is especially useful near these close reference points.

Moderate
3 tablespoonsabout 10 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Mandarin / Tangerine Citrus Peel (Dried) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
3 tablespoons10 gFructose 0.05 gModerate
2 1/2 tablespoons8 gFructose 0.04 gLow
3 1/2 tablespoons12 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid

Breakdown for 3 tablespoons

0.05gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
3 tablespoonsabout 10 g

Is mandarin / tangerine citrus peel (dried) low FODMAP?

The detailed entry describes dried citrus peel, with mandarin and tangerine named together. The five non-fructose indicators remain green at all listed portions. Fresh orange zest, candied peel and peeled mandarin flesh are different foods and should not inherit these weights.

Mandarin / Tangerine Citrus Peel (Dried) and IBS: what to know

For an IBS recipe plan, the amount of peel in your own serving matters more than the quantity in the whole pot. This entry can help assess the dried ingredient, but it does not measure how much FODMAP transfers into a strained drink or broth.

Gut-friendly ways to eat mandarin / tangerine citrus peel (dried)

Weigh the dried peel before adding it to cooking, then record how the recipe is divided. If the peel is removed before serving, do not claim a verified lower exposure from that step: the inspected entry does not quantify extraction. Check any sweeteners or other flavourings separately.

Frequently asked questions

Is dried peel the same as fresh mandarin?

No. The Imperial mandarin guide concerns peeled raw fruit, while this entry concerns the dried outer ingredient.

Can the green amount be converted into cups of tea?

No verified brewing ratio or infusion rating was observed. An ingredient weight alone cannot establish a tested tea serving.

Does the app's amber headline mean all portions are moderate?

No. Opening the detail panel reveals the smaller green portion as well as the larger red portion.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Citrus peel (mandarin / tangerine), 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.