Perilla Oil

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Perilla oil is low FODMAP at the listed 20 ml serving. This guide is for the oil, not fresh perilla leaves or seasoned leaf preparations.

Serving sizes for perilla oil

The low serving is 20 ml of perilla oil. The additional 500 g reference is not a meal target.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Perilla Oil and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon20 mlNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Is perilla oil low FODMAP?

All six groups are low at the standard oil portion. An additional low reference is recorded at 500 g; that weight-based reference is not a serving recommendation and should not be converted directly into volume. No moderate or high threshold is supplied. Oil and the fresh herb need separate entries despite sharing the plant name.

Perilla Oil and IBS: what to know

For an IBS food record, note whether perilla appears as an oil, a leaf garnish or a prepared side dish. A seasoned vegetable dish can include other sauces and flavourings, so the oil rating does not describe the complete recipe. Keep the product name and amount with your meal notes.

Gut-friendly ways to eat perilla oil

Measure perilla oil before tossing it through a vegetable or noodle dish, following the bottle's use and storage directions. If preparing several portions, mix thoroughly and divide the dish evenly. Count any additional finishing drizzle. Walnut oil has a separate preparation guide when comparing other oils used in dressings.

Frequently asked questions

How much perilla oil is low FODMAP?

The listed low portion is 20 ml. Measure what goes into the food rather than estimating from the size of the bottle's pour.

Can this portion be used for perilla leaves?

No. Fresh leaves are a separate food form and need their own weight-based portion information.

Does this cover seasoned perilla side dishes?

No. Seasoned leaves or vegetables contain other ingredients. Assess the complete preparation rather than transferring the plain-oil rating.

How should I track perilla oil in a shared noodle dish?

Measure the oil added, divide the recipe by its servings and include extra oil used to finish individual bowls. Check noodles and other sauces separately.

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Sources and editorial notes

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.