Shaoxing (Chinese Cooking Wine)
Condiments · Broths
Shaoxing or Chinese cooking wine is low FODMAP at 64 ml. The listed larger volumes are moderate at 130 ml and high at 164 ml because of fructans.
Serving sizes for shaoxing (chinese cooking wine)
The ingredient volumes are 64 ml low, 130 ml moderate and 164 ml high. These are not drinking recommendations.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 64 ml | Fructans 0.05 g | |
| ½ cup | 130 ml | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| ⅔ cup | 164 ml | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 0.25 cups
Is shaoxing (chinese cooking wine) low FODMAP?
At 64 ml, all six FODMAP groups are low. Fructans become moderate at 130 ml and high at 164 ml while the remaining groups stay low. The ratings describe the cooking wine ingredient, not every dish cooked with it. They also do not establish how a particular cooking time changes its composition or the rating of a reduced sauce.
Shaoxing (Chinese Cooking Wine) and IBS: what to know
For IBS notes, record the wine added to the recipe, how many portions it makes and how much sauce you eat. A marinade left in the bowl is different from a braising liquid served with the meal, but estimating the amount transferred can be uncertain. Keep that uncertainty visible instead of assuming all or none was consumed.
Gut-friendly ways to eat shaoxing (chinese cooking wine)
Measure Shaoxing wine before adding it to a stir-fry sauce or braise. Divide a shared recipe according to actual servings, and assess stock, aromatics and other sauces separately. For a recipe that calls for acidity, consult black rice vinegar as its own ingredient rather than transferring this wine's portion.
Frequently asked questions
How much Shaoxing wine is low FODMAP?
The listed low amount is 64 ml of the cooking wine. Allocate the recipe's amount across the portions you actually eat.
Does cooking make any amount low FODMAP?
This entry does not establish that. Do not discard the portion information merely because the wine is heated or the sauce is reduced.
Is Chinese cooking wine the same as rice vinegar?
No. Cooking wine and vinegar are different preparations with separate entries and recipe roles.
Can I use this guide for a bottled stir-fry sauce?
Only to understand the cooking wine ingredient. A bottled blend needs its own label and portion assessment because the remaining ingredients also matter.
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