Are adzuki beans low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

Adzuki beans are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

GOS

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Adzuki beans on a low FODMAP diet

Leave adzuki beans out during the elimination phase, which usually lasts two to six weeks.
Look for a low FODMAP alternative in the same food group, or check one in our FODMAP checker.
High FODMAP doesn't mean forever: during reintroduction, many people find they tolerate some high FODMAP foods in smaller amounts.

Which FODMAPs are in adzuki beans

GOS: GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) are found mainly in legumes. Like fructans, they aren't digested in the small intestine and are fermented by gut bacteria, which can cause gas and bloating. Read more about foods that cause bloating.

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Common questions

Are adzuki beans low FODMAP?

Adzuki beans are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase. They contain GOS.

Which FODMAPs are in adzuki beans?

Adzuki beans contain GOS. GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) are found mainly in legumes. Like fructans, they aren't digested in the small intestine and are fermented by gut bacteria, which can cause gas and bloating.

Can I have adzuki beans during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

It's usually best left out during elimination and tested later, during reintroduction.

How do I test adzuki beans during reintroduction?

Adzuki beans belong with the GOS group, which is often tested with canned, rinsed chickpeas or lentils. Test one group at a time, starting small and increasing over a few days, and note how you feel.

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