FODMAP Flashcards
1
Q
What are FODMAPS?
A
Poorly absorbed sugars that enter the large bowel Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides and Polyols
2
Q
Oligosaccharides
A
Fructans e.g. wheat, onion, garlic
3
Q
Disaccharides
A
Lactose
4
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Fructose e.g apple, honey, pear, watermelon
5
Q
Polyols
A
Sugar alcohols e.g sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol
