Comments on: Monash U gives thumbs up to dark chocolate (FODMAP update)!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 02:12:39 +0000

I have a question concerning Greek yogurt- yes or no?

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 01 May 2014 10:43:15 +0000

In reply to Elyce. The fodmaps in tea include water soluble fructans- which will leach into water- more so, if tea is strong!

By: Elyce

Elyce — Thu, 01 May 2014 06:43:21 +0000

In reply to Vee.

I am very confused about this too! I love my tea… and am wondering now if my cups of tea are too strong, and how that actually makes them high FODMAP? hmm…

By: Vee

Vee — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:57:54 +0000

After checking out the Monash University link, I’m confused about which FODMAP could be in plain black and oolong teas, but not in green tea. How would oxidizing the leaves raise the fodmap content? Or did they decide that because oolong tea is called “partially fermented” and black tea, “fully fermented” that they must have something fermentable in them? The process of converting green tea to black is just oxidation, as I understand it, like the browning of cut lettuce leaves.

By: e.n.

e.n. — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:19:23 +0000

No, no carob, just cocoa! It’s just regular chocolate made without the dairy…and since the Monash says the fodmap is in the lactose I thought it could be ok.

By: Well Balanced - Food - Life - Travel

Well Balanced - Food - Life - Travel — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:47:34 +0000

In reply to e.n..

Not sure–depends on other ingredients. Does it contain carob?–because that is high FODMAP!

By: e.n.

e.n. — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:21:37 +0000

Hey,

I am so glad to hear this news. I am wondering whether this means vegan “milk” chocolate made with rice flour is now ok, since it has no lactose in.