Are gluco-oligosaccharides low FODMAP?
High FODMAP, usually limited
Gluco-oligosaccharides are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase.
High FODMAPLast reviewed October 24, 2026
Good to know
Gluco-oligosaccharides are a prebiotic fiber added to some foods and supplements. Despite the similar name, they are a different molecule from galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), the FODMAP group found in legumes. Our database lists them as high FODMAP, so treat products that add them with caution during elimination.
Gluco-oligosaccharides on a low FODMAP diet
- Leave gluco-oligosaccharides 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.
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Low FODMAPCommon questions
Are gluco-oligosaccharides low FODMAP?
Gluco-oligosaccharides are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase. They contain GOS.
Can I have gluco-oligosaccharides during the low FODMAP elimination phase?
It's usually best left out during elimination and tested later, during reintroduction.
How do I test gluco-oligosaccharides during reintroduction?
Gluco-oligosaccharides 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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