Self-reported dietary fructose intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome: Proposed diagnostic criteria

Table 1 Fructose-reduced diet (according to definition < 2 g fructose/meal)

Food item	In moderation	Use sparingly	Avoid
Fruit/berries	Lemon, raspberries, blueberries		All other types of fruit and berries
Vegetables	Most vegetables, avocado	Tomato purée	Carrots, legumes, boiled potatoes
Meat/fish/eggs	100% ground beef and fish with no additives	Caviar, mackerel in tomato sauce
		Anchovies and herring
Milk products	White/brown cheeses/cream and sour cream	Cheeses with fruit added	Fruit yoghurt, ice cream and puddings
Grain products	Bread, pasta, rice and white flour		Sweet bakery and cereals
Miscellaneous	Margarine, oils, mayonnaise, nuts	Dressings, ketchup	Sweets, chocolates
Drinks	Water, milk, tea, coffee, light soda and light fructose drinks	Light orange juice	Juice, nectar, sodas and fructose drinks, milk with sugar or fructose added