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Foods that cause bloating/Beans

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Do beans cause bloating?

Short answer

GOS and portion explain the classic reactionMany beans contain GOS, a fermentable carbohydrate. Canned, rinsed beans in a small serving can sit better because some GOS leaches into the liquid.
FODMAP readHigh

Kidney, black and baked beans can be high in GOS at a normal bowl-sized serving.

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Two ways it can happen

  1. 01

    Humans cannot break down all GOS in the small intestine, so gut bacteria ferment it into gas.

  2. 02

    A sudden increase in bean fiber adds to the same pressure while your gut adjusts.

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Portion changes the test

Half a can and two spoonfuls are different digestive tests.

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Run a clean meal test

Rinse canned beans well and start with a small measured serving. Keep onion and garlic out of the recipe.

Use the free 7-day food diary

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Check the rest of the meal

Do onions cause bloating?Onions are rich in fructansDoes garlic cause bloating?Garlic packs a concentrated fructan doseDoes avocado cause bloating?Sorbitol rises with the serving

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Sources and scope

We use these references for the general digestive mechanisms on this page. Food tolerance still depends on your portion, preparation and health history.

This page provides general information, not a diagnosis. Talk to a clinician about severe or persistent bloating, vomiting, blood in your stool, fever or unexplained weight loss. Ask about celiac testing before removing gluten from your diet.