If you have IBS, you have probably seen dozens of protein powders claiming to be gut-friendly, clean label, or suitable for sensitive stomachs. But there is a critical difference between a brand that makes a claim and a brand that has been independently certified.
What Is FODMAP Friendly Certification?
FODMAP Friendly is an independent certification programme run by a team of Australian dietitians and food scientists. It is the only globally recognised certification specifically designed to verify the FODMAP content of food products.
To earn the FODMAP Friendly certification badge, a product must be independently laboratory tested and meet strict limits for fructose, lactose, fructans, galactooligosaccharides and polyols — the five categories of fermentable carbohydrates that trigger IBS symptoms.
Certified vs Claimed — The Critical Difference
Any brand can write low FODMAP on their packaging. There is no UK law preventing a company from making that claim without testing. This means the gut-friendly protein powder you are buying may never have been tested at all.
FODMAP Friendly certification requires:
- Independent laboratory analysis of the actual product — not just the ingredient list
- Testing against established FODMAP thresholds
- Ongoing batch testing to ensure consistency
- Compliance with the certification body's standards
That Protein is the only vegan protein brand in the UK to hold this certification. Every batch is tested. Not just the formula — every batch.
Why Batch Testing Matters
Ingredients can vary between suppliers and harvests. A product that passes FODMAP testing in January may not have identical FODMAP levels in July if ingredients have changed. Batch testing catches this. A one-off formula test does not.
What This Means for You
When you see the FODMAP Friendly certified badge on That Protein, it means a third party — not us — has tested that product and confirmed it meets the threshold for IBS safety. You are not taking our word for it. You are taking the word of an independent laboratory.
For the 1 in 7 UK adults living with IBS, that distinction is everything.
Certified Smoothie Recipe — Safe for IBS
A simple recipe using our certified products:
- 1 scoop That Protein Blissful Raw Cacao
- 200ml oat milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch of cinnamon
Blend until smooth. Every ingredient FODMAP tested and certified safe.