Tag: Does cooking onions break down fructans

For those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fructans in onions are a common culprit for digestive discomfort like gas and bloating. Given this, the question arises: **does cooking onions break down fructans** to a point where they are tolerable? Understanding the properties of these carbohydrates is key to enjoying onion flavor without the unpleasant side effects.