Is Thai red curry paste Low FODMAP?
Thai red curry paste is high FODMAP. It's best avoided during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp (30 g) | High | Class rule |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Which FODMAPs are in thai red curry paste?
During reintroduction, test the group above one at a time — tolerating thai red curry paste depends on your personal threshold for Fructans, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Thai red curry paste is heavy on shallot, garlic and lemongrass — fructans cross cutoff at typical cooking serves.
Where these numbers come from
- Derivation note: Red chili + shallot + garlic + lemongrass + galangal; shallot and garlic fructans above cutoff at standard 2-tbsp cooking serve for one curry portion.
- Peer-reviewed paper: Varney J et al. (2017) FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 32(S1):53–61.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Low-FODMAP swaps for thai red curry paste
Craving thai red curry paste during elimination? These low-FODMAP picks from the same food group let you keep the dish without the trigger.
Related foods
This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. FODMAP content varies with ripeness, processing, and brand. Always work with your doctor or a registered dietitian on dietary changes for IBS.