Garlic
Label names: garlic, garlic puree, garlic paste, dehydrated garlic
Garlic is a common high-fructan ingredient and can be hidden in sauces, seasonings, marinades, and stocks.
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Hidden FODMAP Ingredients Checker
Understand unfamiliar ingredient names and aliases before reviewing a product. Browse the reference below, or look up a short ingredient list.
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Paste ingredients above, then click Check ingredients to check for hidden garlic, onion, inulin, polyols, lactose, fruit concentrates, and similar ingredients.
Common names behind ingredient flags
This is the dictionary used by the checker. It is not exhaustive; an unlisted ingredient has not been assessed.
Garlic powder
Label names: garlic powder, garlic granules, granulated garlic
Dried garlic seasonings are concentrated and are often risky even when they appear low in the ingredient list.
Garlic-infused oil
Label names: garlic infused oil, garlic-infused oil, garlic oil
Garlic-infused oil needs context. Oil infused without garlic pieces may be lower risk, but products with garlic solids or vague preparation details should be reviewed closely.
Onion
Label names: onion, white onion, red onion, yellow onion, onion puree
Onion is a common fructan source and frequently appears in broths, dressings, spice blends, and savory snacks.
Onion powder
Label names: onion powder, onion flakes, dehydrated onion, granulated onion
Onion powder and dried onion are concentrated fructan sources often used in packaged foods.
Inulin
Label names: inulin, chicory inulin, agave inulin
Inulin is a prebiotic fiber and fructan that can be difficult for many people with IBS or SIBO symptoms.
Chicory root
Label names: chicory root, chicory root fiber, chicory fiber, chicory extract
Chicory root fiber is commonly added to bars, cereals, and drinks as a prebiotic fiber.
FOS
Label names: FOS, fructooligosaccharides, fructo-oligosaccharides
FOS are fructan fibers and may increase stacking risk in small packaged foods or supplements.
GOS
Label names: GOS, galactooligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides
GOS are fermentable carbohydrates also found in legumes and some added prebiotic blends.
Sorbitol
Label names: sorbitol, E420
Sorbitol is a polyol sweetener that can be a trigger in sugar-free products and some fruit-based foods.
Mannitol
Label names: mannitol, E421
Mannitol is a polyol sweetener and can also appear naturally in some vegetables and mushrooms.
Xylitol
Label names: xylitol, E967
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used in gum, mints, and sugar-free sweets.
Maltitol
Label names: maltitol, maltitol syrup, E965
Maltitol is a polyol sweetener often found in sugar-free chocolate, protein bars, and candies.
Lactose
Label names: lactose
Lactose may be tolerated differently by different people and depends on serving size and lactase activity.
Milk powder
Label names: milk powder, skim milk powder, whole milk powder, nonfat dry milk
Milk powder can add lactose to baked goods, sauces, seasoning blends, and chocolate products.
Whey
Label names: whey, whey powder, sweet whey, whey solids
Whey ingredients may contain lactose unless specifically processed to remove it.
Apple juice concentrate
Label names: apple juice concentrate, concentrated apple juice, apple puree concentrate
Apple concentrate can add excess fructose to snacks, sauces, drinks, and fruit-sweetened products.
Pear juice concentrate
Label names: pear juice concentrate, concentrated pear juice, pear puree concentrate
Pear concentrate is commonly used as a fruit sweetener and may be high in excess fructose and polyols.
High fructose corn syrup
Label names: high fructose corn syrup, HFCS, glucose-fructose syrup, fructose-glucose syrup
Fructose-heavy syrups may be a concern depending on the formula and serving size.
Honey
Label names: honey
Honey is often high in excess fructose and can appear in granola, sauces, marinades, and drinks.
Agave syrup
Label names: agave, agave syrup, agave nectar
Agave syrup is typically fructose-heavy and may be difficult for people sensitive to excess fructose.
Natural flavors
Label names: natural flavor, natural flavors, natural flavour, natural flavours
Natural flavors are vague label terms. They are not automatically high FODMAP, but they can hide garlic, onion, dairy, fruit, or sweetener components depending on the product.
Vague seasonings
Label names: spices, seasoning, seasonings, spice blend, flavoring, flavouring
Vague seasoning terms are not automatically high FODMAP, but they may include garlic, onion, dairy solids, or sweeteners when the label does not list every component.
Wheat
Label names: wheat, wheat flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, durum wheat
Wheat-based ingredients can contribute fructans. Risk depends on serving size and the full meal.
Rye
Label names: rye, rye flour
Rye can contribute fructans, especially in larger portions of bread or crackers.
Beans
Label names: beans, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans
Beans commonly contain GOS. Canning and small portions may reduce risk for some people but do not remove uncertainty.
Lentils
Label names: lentils, red lentils, green lentils, brown lentils
Lentils can contribute GOS. Canned and rinsed lentils may be easier for some people in small portions.
Guide
How to use this Low FODMAP tool well
Use the calculator result as a starting point, then read the context below before making a food decision.
How the hidden ingredient checker works
Many packaged foods look simple on the front of the package but hide FODMAP-heavy ingredients in the label. This checker scans the pasted text against a local dictionary of common triggers such as garlic, onion, added prebiotic fibers, lactose-containing dairy powders, fruit concentrates, and sugar alcohols.
- Paste the ingredient list exactly as it appears on the package.
- The tool normalizes spacing and punctuation before matching known aliases.
- Detected items show a cautious risk level, likely FODMAP category, and a short explanation.
Ingredients this first version is designed to catch
The starter dictionary focuses on ingredients that frequently appear in sauces, snacks, spice blends, protein bars, cereals, dairy products, and sweetened drinks. It is intentionally conservative: a matched ingredient is a reason to review the label, not a diagnosis or a guarantee that symptoms will happen.
- Fructan sources: garlic, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, inulin, chicory root, FOS, wheat, and rye.
- GOS sources: GOS blends, beans, and lentil-based ingredients.
- Polyols and sweeteners: sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol, honey, agave, and fruit concentrates.
- Lactose concerns: lactose, milk powder, skim milk powder, whey, and similar dairy solids.
How to interpret a match
A match means the ingredient appears in the local dictionary. The real-world risk depends on how much is present, where it appears in the ingredient order, the serving you eat, and your personal tolerance. A tiny amount in a long label may feel different from a sauce or snack where the ingredient is central.
- High risk means the ingredient is commonly problematic for many Low FODMAP eaters.
- Medium risk means portion size or processing often matters.
- Unknown risk means the term needs more context than a static matcher can provide.
When to use the app instead
This page is useful for quick browser checks, but shopping decisions often happen while holding a package in a store. The app is better for repeated checks because you can scan or type foods faster, review likely concern notes, and save the result for later comparison.
FAQ
Common questions
Does this detect every high FODMAP ingredient?
No. It uses a starter local dictionary for common hidden ingredients. Labels can use vague terms, and serving size still matters.
Is garlic-infused oil flagged as garlic?
Recognized garlic-infused oil phrases get an uncertain preparation note. Garlic pieces or powder listed separately can still be flagged. Read the full formulation; this is not a product certification.
Does this use AI or upload my label?
No. The text is checked locally in your browser against static TypeScript data.
Can I use this for SIBO?
It can support food label review, but it is general guidance only and is not a SIBO treatment plan.
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