Is nashi pear low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

Nashi pear is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

FructoseSorbitol

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Nashi pear on a low FODMAP diet

Leave nashi pear 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 nashi pear

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.

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Common questions

Is nashi pear low FODMAP?

Nashi pear is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains excess fructose and sorbitol.

Which FODMAPs are in nashi pear?

Nashi pear contains excess fructose and sorbitol. 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 nashi pear during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

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

How do I test nashi pear during reintroduction?

Nashi pear 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.

Nashi pear in our guides

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