Meal prep and pre-treating foodsUpdated 6 hours ago

Planning ahead? You can pre-treat certain foods with FODZYME® so the enzymes get a head start on breaking down FODMAPs before you eat. This includes liquid, creamy, or mushy foods. Solid or dry foods like bread, pizza, or crackers are not ideal for pre-treating, as the enzymes need direct, even contact with FODMAPs.

Pre-treating works best when FODZYME® can mix evenly throughout the food. Good options include:

• Smoothies and drinks
• Sauces and dressings
• Dips and spreads
• Soups, broths, and purees
• Pastes or blended foods

How to pre-treat food

Pre-treating allows the enzymes time to break down FODMAPs before you eat. Here's how to do it:

• Mix the correct dose of FODZYME® evenly into the food (¼ teaspoon or 1 stick pack per serving)
• Let it sit at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or up to 24 hours if refrigerated
• Store as you normally would until ready to eat

Once the food is pre-treated, you can eat it as-is or gently reheat if needed.

Reheating pre-treated foods

Reheating is fine after pre-treating. The enzymes will have already done their job breaking down fructans, GOS, and lactose. Gentle reheating won’t undo that process as long as FODZYME® wasn’t exposed to high heat during pre-treatment.

FODZYME® works with cold, warm, and hot foods, as long as the temperature stays below 140°F (60°C). Do not cook or bake with FODZYME® as high heat deactivates the enzymes.