Is locust bean gum low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

Locust bean gum is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

GOS

Many people with IBS find it harder to tolerate.

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Locust bean gum on a low FODMAP diet

Leave locust bean gum 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 locust bean gum

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

Is locust bean gum low FODMAP?

Locust bean gum is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains GOS. Many people with IBS find it harder to tolerate.

Which FODMAPs are in locust bean gum?

Locust bean gum contains 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 locust bean gum during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

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

How do I test locust bean gum during reintroduction?

Locust bean gum belongs 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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