Freekeh

High FODMAP (Avoid)High in fructans + GOS

Is freekeh low FODMAP?

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

Freekeh is roasted young wheat, so it is high in fructans and GOS like other wheat grains. Save it for reintroduction. Rice and buckwheat are the safe everyday bases.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Freekeh 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 freekeh in a bigger meal? See how it stacks with the rest of your plate.

FODMAP thresholds follow the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet research. Tolerance is individual. Unsibo is a wellness companion; it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.