Serving Size Consideration: One medium green banana
Safe Serving Size: One small green banana
Active Compounds: Resistant starch, low levels of fructans and fructose when unripe
Why it's problematic: Generally well-tolerated when green, becomes higher in FODMAPs as it ripens
Specific symptoms: Minimal digestive issues when green; may cause bloating if consumed in large quantities
Typical reaction time frame: Symptoms typically appear within 2-4 hours if sensitive
Individual variation: Tolerance varies based on ripeness and individual sensitivity
Becomes higher in FODMAPs as it ripens
Cooking doesn't significantly affect FODMAP content
Can be frozen to maintain green state
Avoid combining with:
Safe complementary foods: Can be safely combined with proteins and low FODMAP grains
Signs of success: No bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort within 24 hours of consumption
Common products containing garlic:
Alternative names: unripe banana, cooking banana, raw banana
Factors affecting tolerance:
Tip: Best consumed when completely green with no yellow spots for lowest FODMAP content