FODMAP food guide
Is mozzarella low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
12
Low FODMAP
Yes — Mozzarella is low FODMAP in normal servings and is generally well tolerated by people with IBS.
Low-FODMAP serving
40 g
Low in lactose at a typical serving; very large amounts add up so keep to about 40 g.
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
Fresh mozzarella keeps a little more whey — and so a little more lactose — than aged cheese, but the stretching process drains most of it, and larger serves are widely reported to stay low in lactose. Buffalo-milk versions typically run slightly lower still.
Bands reflect published FODMAP research for typical preparations — individual tolerance varies, especially mid-reintroduction.