While the low FODMAP diet might feel restrictive there are still plenty of condiments you can enjoy. Condiments are also a great way to create tasty low FODMAP recipes. Check out the list below for some inspiration.
1. Mayonnaise (Low or Regular Fat)
Commercially prepared mayonnaise is low FODMAP. The main ingredients for mayonnaise are from egg yolks, lemon juice or vinegar, vegetable oil or olive oil and some times seasoning. Just check that your mayonnaise does not include onion or garlic powder. If ‘natural flavours’ or ‘spices’ are listed in the ingredient list then ring or email the manufacturer to find out what they are. Low FODMAP serving size for mayonnaise is 2 tablespoons (2).
2. Soy Sauce
Not all soy products are high FODMAP! Soy sauce is made using fermented soybeans. It is possible that the fermentation process reduces the oligosaccharides in the soybeans, which is why the soy sauce is low FODMAP. Soy sauce is low FODMAP in 2 tablespoon serves (2).
3. Worcestershire Sauce
Surprisingly Worcestershire sauce is low FODMAP according to Monash University. Worcestershire sauce is a fermented condiment made from a base of malt vinegar and flavoured with anchovies, molasses, tamarind, onion, garlic, and other seasonings (1). This condiment does contain small amounts onion and garlic, however they are fermented, which might be why the overall level of FODMAPs in the sauce is low. You can read more about the FODMAP content of Worcestershire sauce here. Remember Worcestershire sauce ingredients can vary between countries so you will need to test your tolerance levels. However, the low FODMAP serving size for Worcestershire sauce is 2 tablespoons (2).
4. Tamarind paste
Tamarind paste is a sticky sour paste made from tamarind fruit (3). This paste is used a lot in Thai cooking. According to Monash University ½ a tablespoon is a low FODMAP serve (2). Avoid large serves (3 tablespoons) as they contain moderate amounts of fructans (2).
5. Miso Paste
Miso paste is a staple in Japanese cooking and is made from fermented soy beans (4). Miso paste is low FODMAP in 12g (2 sachet) serves (2).
6. Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is (you guessed it) made from oysters or oyster extract, along with sugar and salt (5). This sauce is popular in Vietnamese, Thai, and Cantonese cuisine and goes great in Asian stir-fries. A low FODMAP serving size for oyster sauce is 1 tablespoon, however you want to avoid large servings of 2 tablespoons as this serve contains high levels of fructans (2).
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7. Balsamic Vinegar (Watch Serving Size)
Balsamic vinegar is technically rated as a moderate FODMAP. However it does have a safe low FODMAP serving size of 1 tablespoon per person, which is plenty to make a nice salad dressing with. Just remember that larger serves of balsamic vinegar (two tablespoons) moderate levels of fructose (2)
8. Mustard
Mustard is a tasty and versatile low FODMAP condiment. Just check that your mustard does not contain garlic and onion or other high FODMAP ingredients (remember onion and garlic can be hidden under ‘spices’ or ‘natural flavours’ so check with the manufacturer). The Low FODMAP serving size is 1 tablespoon (2).
Final Thoughts
There are plenty of low FODMAP condiments that you can enjoy while on the low FODMAP diet. Make sure you check out the Monash Low FODMAP app for a complete list.
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Is red wine vinegar low fodmap
Hi Barbara,
Red wine vinegar is low FODMAP so you can enjoy it in your meals and dressings.
Hi Alana,
How about white wine vinegar? Is that on the FODMAP diet?
Hi Rachel,
White wine vinegar is considered low FODMAP. I hope that helps!
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Hi Jahan,
Thanks for reaching out to us. It’s lovely to hear that you are enjoying the website and we wish you all the best with your health journey.
Hi Alana!
Is sweet chilli sauce low FODMAP?
Thank you x
Hi Zoe,
Sweet chilli often contains garlic and as this food hasn’t been tested for FODMAPs yet – we don’t recommend using the commercial brands. You can make your own sweet chilli sauce at home using low FODMAP ingredients: https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-sweet-chilli-sauce/
What about Balsamic Glaze? Is that low fodmap?
Hi Caralyn,
Okay so balsamic glaze is normally made from balsamic vinegar and sugar. We know that balsamic vinegar is low FODMAP in 1 tablespoon serves and then becomes high FODMAP in larger serves. Balsamic glaze is likely to be a little bit more concentrated so try testing your tolerance to a 1 teaspoon serve and slowly work your way up from there if it doesn’t trigger symptoms.
Is there a low FODMAP steak sauce – not like a chimichurri but like an A1 style?
Hi Stacy,
We don’t have a low FODMAP A1 style sauce yet… but we do have this option which is amazing on steak: https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-smoky-bbq-sauce-2/
Is Miracle Whip a low FODMAP food?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for commenting. Some brands of Miracle Whip could be low FODMAP. When checking them you want to watch out for high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient. Also check that inulin or chicory root haven’t been added.
You said the the onions in Worcester are fermented and is safe. It that the same as pickling? I pickle red onions in apple cider vinegar,water,salt and sugar and I eat them by the spoon full on salads, and power bowls with out side effects. But, if I eat regular onions unpickled I’m in trouble!
Hi Mary,
That’s a great question. We know that pickling can sometimes change the FODMAP content of foods. For example, Monash University have tested large onions pickled in vinegar and these are low FODMAP in a 2 onion serving but are still high FODMAP at a 4 onion serving. According to FODMAP Friendly testing centre small pickled onions might be a bit higher in FODMAPs even after pickling so you would want to stick to a smaller serving size of 30g during the first phase of the low FODMAP diet.
I have a definite reaction of diarrhea from onion and especially garlic. You are the first I have seen that cautions about garlic and onions. I appreciate your caution. Why do I have this trigger?
Hi Jan,
Thanks for commenting. It sounds like you might be sensitive to the fructans in onions and garlic. This is a type of FODMAP (fermentable short chain carbohydrate) that our gut bacteria like to ferment. This fermentation process can lead to a range of different gut symptoms. You can find out more about the low FODMAP diet here: https://alittlebityummy.com/low-fodmap-elimination-phase/
Hi there. I am appreciating v much your website. I thought I would ask about prepared horseradish please? Thanks
Hi Denise,
Prepared horseradish can be low FODMAP but it depends on what ingredients are added to it. This article can help you figure out if any high FODMAP ingredients have been added to the product: https://alittlebityummy.com/blog/low-fodmap-guide-to-reading-labels/
Re home made muffins using glueten free flour ok with IBS ?
Hi Mary,
Some recipes made with gluten free flour can be low FODMAP. Here are some links to a few of our favourite low FODMAP muffins:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/
Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Muffins: https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-dark-chocolate-raspberry-muffins/
Lemony Poppyseed Muffins: https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-lemony-poppyseed-zucchini-muffins/
A lot of oyster sauces use wheat in their fermentation process. Be sure to read the labels.
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for commenting. From a FODMAP perspective, the wheat in the sauce would be okay (wheat has a low FODMAP serving size). If you have coeliac disease or need to be strictly gluten free then you’d want to choose a gluten free option. We hope that helps.