Are sultanas low FODMAP?
High FODMAP, usually limited
Sultanas are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase.
High FODMAPLast reviewed October 24, 2026
Sultanas on a low FODMAP diet
- Leave sultanas 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 sultanas
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.
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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Common questions
Are sultanas low FODMAP?
Sultanas are high FODMAP and are usually limited during the elimination phase. They contain excess fructose and fructans.
Which FODMAPs are in sultanas?
Sultanas contain excess fructose 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 sultanas during the low FODMAP elimination phase?
It's usually best left out during elimination and tested later, during reintroduction.
How do I test sultanas during reintroduction?
Sultanas belong 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.
Sultanas in our guides
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Fruits & Dried Fruits · Dried fruit
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