gravy
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Is gravy high in gos?
Find out whether gravy is high or low in gos, see its exact rating, and check its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility all in one place.
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Sensitivity notes
Why gos food checker matters
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.
- Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
- Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
- Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful
Triggers
Diets
Serving size, prep, and portion notes for gravy
Gravy is a hidden source of gluten and onion for a lot of people. Traditional gravy is thickened with wheat flour, so it is high in gluten and adds fructans, and it is usually built on onion plus a stock cube or bouillon, which pushes it high in fructans and free glutamate. That combination makes gravy high-FODMAP and a frequent trigger even when the meal around it looks safe.
Watch for
Thickened with wheat flour, so standard gravy contains gluten and is off-limits on a celiac or gluten-free diet unless it is specifically made gluten-free / High in fructans from both the wheat flour and the onion or onion powder that flavours most gravy, which is the FODMAP behind the bloating / High in free glutamate from stock cubes, bouillon and gravy granules, a trigger for people sensitive to MSG-like umami / Often carries a moderate sulfite load from commercial stock and gravy mixes
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GOS Guide
Everything you need to know about gos sensitivity and smart food choices.
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.
Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.
These foods are generally well-tolerated for GOS sensitivity:
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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:
These foods are high in gos and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to GOS, consider these strategies:
- 1Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
- 2Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
- 3Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful
- 4Firm tofu is lower in GOS than silken tofu
- 5Sprouted legumes may be better tolerated
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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Is gravy high in GOS?
GOS: moderate signal - portion size matters.
Can I still eat gravy if I'm sensitive to GOS?
Try smaller portions and space it out.
What else should I check?
Check Paleo AIP, FODMAPs, and Fructans next for a fuller picture.