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Hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan) — ibs / low fodmap
Hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan) and ibs / low fodmap: Safe. Naturally low in lactose; low FODMAP.
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
Safe. Naturally low in lactose; low FODMAP.
Source: Monash University low-FODMAP · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy | Safe |
| Babies (weaning age) | Safe |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan)?
Safe. Naturally low in lactose; low FODMAP.
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.
Feta cheese
Aged cheeses are naturally low in lactose; feta is low FODMAP in normal serves.
Soft cheese with a mould rind (brie, camembert, blue)
Low FODMAP (low lactose).
Strawberries
Low FODMAP.
Oats and porridge
Low FODMAP in serves of about half a cup.
Rice
Low FODMAP.
Answers in, meals out
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