Barley

High FODMAP (Avoid)High in fructans + GOS

Is barley low FODMAP?

Barley is high FODMAP and best avoided during the elimination phase.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Barley contains fructans, GOS that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Low-FODMAP grains and starches to try instead

White riceLow FODMAP Brown riceLow FODMAP Rolled oatsLow FODMAP Steel-cut oatsLow FODMAP QuinoaLow FODMAP BuckwheatLow FODMAP

A single food is only half the story. Eating barley in a bigger meal? See how it stacks with the rest of your plate.

Ratings and serving guidance reflect published low-FODMAP research and public dietitian sources. Tolerance is individual. Unsibo is a wellness companion; it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.