Tag: Couscous ibs

According to Monash University, a leading authority on the low FODMAP diet, traditional wheat-based couscous is high in fructans, a type of fermentable carbohydrate, and is not generally considered IBS friendly. However, this does not mean that all couscous is off the table for those managing their gut health, as gluten-free varieties and other safe grains exist.

Standard couscous is made from durum wheat, which contains fructans, a type of fermentable carbohydrate that can trigger IBS symptoms. So, is couscous bad for IBS sufferers? The answer depends largely on portion size and individual sensitivity.