Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Freeze dried fruit effect on sugars?

The process of freeze drying doesn't change the sugars in fruts however it does make them more concentrated. Dried fruits have more excess fructose per unit weight than undried fruits because the water has been removed. A 100 grams of apple will contain less excess fructose than 100 grams of dried apple.

Apple cinnamon Cheerios contain apple puree concentrate. Apples have a considerable amount of excess fructose particularly when concentrated. Also, cheerios are made from whole grain so they are best avoided.

Mango and papaya are on the high excess fructose list. Generally speaking freeze dried strawberries should be fine but it will depend on the variety. Some variety may have a bit more fructose than glucose.

Perhaps the sensations you are noticing are precursor to IBS symptoms from eating excess fructose and whole grain foods. I get a similar sensation when inadvertently eat small amounts of something that is not safe for me. I interpret this as the beginnings of a low level inflammation response.

There is a table at the bottom of this web page that lists foods that are safe, to try in moderation and avoid for individuals with fructose malabsorption.

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