FODMAP food guide
Is xylitol low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
95
High FODMAP
No — Xylitol is high FODMAP and is a common trigger for IBS symptoms in typical servings.
FODMAPs present
Polyols (xylitol)
Becomes high FODMAP at
any added amount
A five-carbon polyol made from xylose — it is NOT sorbitol, so a passed or failed sorbitol challenge tells you nothing about xylitol. Strongly laxative in the amounts used in sugar-free gum and mints.
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.