Spiny Gourd / Indian Teasel / Kantola (Frozen, India)
Vegetables · Gourds
Frozen spiny gourd is listed with the names Indian teasel and kantola in Monash's India-labelled entry. Its 75 g serving, about half a cup, is low FODMAP. A source note also states a low-FODMAP range up to 500 g, without prescribing that amount for a meal.
Serving sizes for spiny gourd / indian teasel / kantola (frozen, india)
Spiny gourd / Indian teasel / kantola, frozen Indian entry: 75 g green, with an explicit range statement up to 500 g.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is spiny gourd / indian teasel / kantola (frozen, india) low FODMAP?
The kantola detail panel shows fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans all green. It contains no moderate or high serving panel. The named frozen preparation defines the scope of these observations; they are not a result for every species or product described as a gourd.
Spiny Gourd / Indian Teasel / Kantola (Frozen, India) and IBS: what to know
Keep the packet's vegetable name in recipe notes, particularly if you rotate among several frozen Indian vegetables. A green ingredient reference does not classify a whole fried or sauced dish. Consider the kantola amount alongside the remaining recipe when documenting what you ate.
Gut-friendly ways to eat spiny gourd / indian teasel / kantola (frozen, india)
Weigh the frozen kantola contribution before cooking according to its packaging. Divide the measured ingredient across the servings your recipe actually produces. For another option from the freezer aisle, compare frozen parval or frozen Indian valor beans, keeping each food's own preparation and portions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian teasel and kantola have separate serving limits on this page?
They are alternative names in the same source entry for frozen spiny gourd, so this guide uses one shared reference.
Can a seasoned frozen kantola meal use the plain gourd rating?
Additional sauces or seasonings change the ingredient list. The checked gourd reference does not assess those additions or the complete meal.
Does the absence of a red panel mean portions are unlimited?
No. This guide reports the displayed green serving and stated range. It does not extrapolate beyond the source's information.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Gourd, spiny / Indian teasel / Kantola, 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.