Patty pan squash is considered a low FODMAP vegetable. This means that individuals following a low FODMAP diet can consume patty pan squash without restriction, as it does not trigger the typical digestive symptoms associated with high FODMAP foods.
A low FODMAP diet is a temporary dietary approach to help identify and reduce foods that trigger digestive issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It involves restricting specific types of fermentable carbohydrates called FODMAPs. FODMAPs include fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which can be poorly absorbed and fermented in the gut.