Quark

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 2 tbsp (40g)

Is quark low FODMAP?

Quark is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 2 tbsp (40g)).

A thick, high-protein fresh cheese similar to a dense yogurt. Small servings sit fine; a normal yogurt-sized bowl pushes lactose up, so a lactose-free quark is the easy fix for bigger portions.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Quark contains lactose that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

Lactose climbs past ~3 tbsp. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP dairy and alternatives to try instead

Lactose-free milkLow FODMAP Almond milk (unsweetened)Low FODMAP Rice milkLow FODMAP Soy milk (soy protein)Low FODMAP Lactose-free yogurtLow FODMAP ButterLow FODMAP

A single food is only half the story. Eating quark 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.