FODMAP food guide
Is halloumi low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
10
Low FODMAP
Yes — Halloumi is low FODMAP in normal servings and is generally well tolerated by people with IBS.
Low-FODMAP serving
50 g
Firm brined cheese; brining lowers lactose, so it is low-FODMAP and great grilled or fried.
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.
How much is OK?
This food's verdict depends on the serving. The bands below show where the load builds, group by group.
Lactose
Halloumi holds on to a bit more lactose (around 2 g per 100 g) than hard aged cheeses, so portion size matters more here. Grilling or frying doesn't change the lactose. Some sources place the moderate band starting closer to 60 g, so if lactose bothers you, staying near the low bound is the safer play.
Bands reflect published FODMAP research for typical preparations — individual tolerance varies, especially mid-reintroduction.