Is gochugaru low FODMAP?

Yes — Gochugaru is low FODMAP in normal servings and is generally well tolerated by people with IBS.

Plain dried Korean chilli with nothing added: published FODMAP testing puts 1 tsp in the low range, with excess fructose from the dried chilli reaching moderate at about 2 tsp (5 g). Kimchi and stew recipes call for several tablespoons, which is well past that; gochugaru is not gochujang, which adds rice syrup, fermented soybean and often garlic.

Based on published FODMAP research and reviewed reference data. Informational only — not medical advice. Tolerance is individual; verify with a dietitian during the elimination phase.