Plum Sauce
Condiments · Sauces
Plum sauce is low FODMAP at 40 g. Fructans are moderate at 85 g and high at 107 g. Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS remain low across these references.
Serving sizes for plum sauce
The low weight is 40 g; fructans are moderate at 85 g and high at 107 g.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 40 g | Fructans 0.05 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 85 g | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| 2½ tablespoons | 107 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 1 tablespoon
Is plum sauce low FODMAP?
The prepared sauce has its own profile; it should not be assigned the rating of fresh plums just because they share a name. Sauce recipes and brands vary, so use matching product information where available. Grams are the clearer portion reference when the sauce's thickness or your spoon size differs from a household description.
Plum Sauce and IBS: what to know
For IBS, a dipping bowl can be refilled without the amount feeling like a larger serving. Measure what you plan to use and include additional sauce brushed over the food. Note the complete meal if you are comparing symptoms; a low-FODMAP sauce portion does not establish the rating of dumplings, fried snacks or other foods served with it.
Gut-friendly ways to eat plum sauce
Weigh plum sauce into a small dish before dipping. For a glaze shared across several servings, divide the sauce used by the number of portions actually served. If switching to Asian-style barbecue sauce, follow that preparation's separate amounts. A similar sweet-and-savoury role does not mean the two sauces have interchangeable FODMAP portions.
Frequently asked questions
How much plum sauce is low FODMAP?
The listed low portion is 40 g. A scale is useful for a thick sauce, particularly when spoonfuls are heaped or you are filling a dipping bowl.
Are larger portions high because of sorbitol?
Sorbitol remains low in these references. Fructans are the group that becomes moderate at 85 g and high at 107 g.
Can I use a fresh-plum serving for plum sauce?
No. The processed condiment and the fresh fruit are different preparations. Use the sauce's own weight references.
Does a low sauce portion make my takeaway meal low FODMAP?
The rest of the meal needs separate assessment. Fillings, seasonings and other sauces may differ, and this entry only describes the measured plum sauce.
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