Tamarind

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 1/2 tbsp paste, fructans above

Is tamarind low FODMAP?

Tamarind is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 1/2 tbsp paste, fructans above).

Tamarind paste is low FODMAP at about half a tablespoon, the amount a recipe usually needs; larger spoonfuls climb in fructans. A useful sour note in curries and sauces.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Tamarind contains fructans that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

Fructans climb past about 1/2 tbsp. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP fruits to try instead

Banana, firm/unripeLow FODMAP BlueberriesLow FODMAP StrawberriesLow FODMAP RaspberriesLow FODMAP Kiwi fruit, greenLow FODMAP OrangeLow FODMAP

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