Moderate FODMAP
Licorice
Portion-sensitive at the portion shown below.
CategorySweets & Desserts
Licorice and the low FODMAP diet
Licorice candy blends sugar, wheat flour, molasses, and anise or aniseed flavoring into chewy ropes. The sugar and molasses remain low in FODMAPs, while wheat flour introduces fructans. The chewy texture introduces swallowed air that can independently increase bloating. Careful portion sizing and brand verification ensure this treat stays manageable. Most sensitive individuals tolerate modest lengths when wheat content is limited.
Listed portion
1 small piece / 15g
Portion size can change a FODMAP result. Treat this as the context for the range—not a personal tolerance guarantee.
FODMAP group
Group information helps organize reintroduction challenges and possible stacking.
What can change the result?
The fructans in licorice come directly from the wheat flour used to bind the candy matrix. You can safely prioritize brands that use rice flour bases instead of traditional wheat. Always verify commercial ropes do not contain added polyol sweeteners that spike fermentation potential. Chew thoroughly and slowly to minimize swallowed air that compounds gas production during digestion.
About Licorice
Is Licorice low FODMAP?
Licorice is currently listed as moderate FODMAP in this database. The result should be read with the listed portion: 1 small piece / 15g.
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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