Is Barley low FODMAP?

Q: Is Barley low FODMAP?

High FODMAP. Barley is a high-FODMAP grain (fructans and GOS), and shows up in things like soups, pearl barley, and malt. Rice, quinoa, and oats are low-FODMAP grain swaps.

High FODMAP

FODMAP groups: Fructans, GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides)

Serving guidance

High in fructans and GOS — like wheat and rye.

Why

Barley is a high-FODMAP grain (fructans and GOS), and shows up in things like soups, pearl barley, and malt. Rice, quinoa, and oats are low-FODMAP grain swaps.

Low-FODMAP swaps

Rice
Quinoa
Oats
Buckwheat

Does Barley trigger YOUR symptoms?

General ratings are only a starting point — real tolerance is personal. FODMAP Log tracks what you actually eat and how you feel, then works out which foods are triggers for you, with a report you can hand to your dietitian.

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This is general, informational guidance compiled from published low-FODMAP literature — not a certified rating and not medical advice. FODMAP Log is not affiliated with or certified by Monash University. Personal tolerance varies; always work with a qualified dietitian.