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Garlic — ibs / low fodmap
Garlic and ibs / low fodmap: Avoid. High FODMAP (fructans). Garlic-infused oil keeps the flavour without the fructans.
Guideline answers for a general audience, not personal medical advice. Pregnancy, diabetes, gout and IBS are managed by clinicians — this page repeats what the public guidelines say, nothing more.
The answer
Avoid. High FODMAP (fructans). Garlic-infused oil keeps the flavour without the fructans.
Source: Monash University low-FODMAP · checked 2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
Can I eat garlic?
Avoid. High FODMAP (fructans). Garlic-infused oil keeps the flavour without the fructans.
Where does this answer come from?
The Monash University low-FODMAP guidance — linked in the source line below.
Does this replace my clinician's advice?
No. Guidelines are written for populations; your clinician's advice is written for you. If the two disagree, theirs wins.
Apple
High FODMAP (fructose and sorbitol).
Watermelon
High FODMAP (fructose, mannitol).
Onion
One of the highest-FODMAP foods (fructans). Green parts of spring onion are the usual substitute.
Cauliflower
High FODMAP (mannitol).
Mushrooms
High FODMAP (mannitol).
Honey
High FODMAP (fructose).
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