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Is wheat flour high in gos?
Find out whether wheat flour 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
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for wheat flour
Wheat flour is the version of wheat that hides everywhere: it thickens sauces and gravies, coats fried food, and binds baked goods, so it catches people long after they think they have cut wheat. It contains gluten, is rated high in fructans and the FODMAPs, and rates poorly for SIBO. Because it is a hidden ingredient in processed foods, checking labels matters as much as skipping the obvious bread.
Watch for
Contains gluten, so it is not safe for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity even in tiny binding or thickening amounts / Rated high in fructans and FODMAPs, which is why floury sauces, roux and breaded foods can bloat sensitive guts / Hidden in gravies, soups, batters, coatings and processed snacks, so cross-contact and label reading are the real challenge / Rated poorly for SIBO, since its fermentable carbs feed overgrowth
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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 wheat flour high in GOS?
GOS: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat wheat flour if I'm sensitive to GOS?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Gluten, Gluten, and Paleo AIP next for a fuller picture.