High FODMAP
Date Square
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CategorySweets & Desserts
Date Square and the low FODMAP diet
Date squares feature a crumbly oat and wheat base topped with a thick date paste and additional crumb layer. The date filling introduces concentrated excess fructose and polyols that rapidly exceed safe limits. The wheat flour crust adds fructans that further increase digestive burden. Even a small square can push sensitive individuals past their daily FODMAP threshold. Strict portion control or complete substitution is necessary for safe management.
Listed portion
No safe serving size
Portion size can change a FODMAP result. Treat this as the context for the range—not a personal tolerance guarantee.
FODMAP groups
Group information helps organize reintroduction challenges and possible stacking.
What can change the result?
The date paste in this square concentrates both fructose and sorbitol to highly fermentable levels. You can safely lower the impact by replacing dates with low-FODMAP fruit preserves or mashed bananas. Always verify the crumb topping does not contain added wheat crisps or polyol sweeteners that spike symptoms. Store squares in airtight containers, as date filling attracts moisture that sometimes alters digestion speed.
About Date Square
Is Date Square low FODMAP?
Date Square is currently listed as high FODMAP in this database. The result should be read with the listed portion: No safe serving size.
Does portion size matter?
Yes. FODMAP load depends on quantity and can also be affected by other foods eaten in the same meal.
Can everyone with IBS tolerate it?
No food result predicts individual tolerance. A dietitian can help interpret symptoms, portions, and reintroduction challenges.
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