Is coconut flour low FODMAP?
High FODMAP, usually limited
Coconut flour is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.
High FODMAPLast reviewed October 24, 2026
Coconut flour on a low FODMAP diet
- Leave coconut flour 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 coconut flour
Fructose: Excess fructose means the food has more fructose than glucose. That extra fructose is absorbed less efficiently and can draw water into the bowel. Read more about fructose malabsorption.
Sorbitol: Sorbitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) found in some fruits and in "sugar-free" products. It is poorly absorbed and has an osmotic, water-drawing effect. Read more about polyols and foods that cause bloating.
Fructan: Fructans are chains of fructose found in wheat, garlic, onion and some vegetables. People can't fully digest them, so they reach the large intestine, where gut bacteria ferment them. Read more about high FODMAP foods to avoid with IBS.
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Low FODMAPCommon questions
Is coconut flour low FODMAP?
Coconut flour is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains excess fructose and sorbitol and fructans.
Which FODMAPs are in coconut flour?
Coconut flour contains excess fructose and sorbitol and fructans. Excess fructose means the food has more fructose than glucose. That extra fructose is absorbed less efficiently and can draw water into the bowel.
Can I have coconut flour during the low FODMAP elimination phase?
It's usually best left out during elimination and tested later, during reintroduction.
How do I test coconut flour during reintroduction?
Coconut flour belongs with the excess fructose group, which is often tested with honey or mango. Test one group at a time, starting small and increasing over a few days, and note how you feel.
Coconut flour in our guides
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Bread, Grains & Baking · Alternative flours
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