Frequently Asked Questions

FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine, making them difficult to digest for many individuals. Low-FODMAP foods are free of onions, garlic, legumes and other high-FODMAP ingredients. You can learn everything you need to know in our Guide to Low FODMAP Eating & Cooking.

At Gourmend, our proprietary recipes have been laboratory tested by Monash University, the creators of the FODMAP diet and most trusted source for testing FODMAP levels in foods. Low FODMAP Certified by Monash University, our products are low in FODMAPs, making them “safe” for people with IBS and other digestive issues.

Gourmend’s chicken broth is made from certified organic chicken bones and organic vegetables from local farms. And our Garlic Scape Powder is made from garlic scapes sourced from our network of certified organic farmers from across the United States.

All our products are gluten-free and dairy-free.

At Gourmend, we are committed to ultra-responsible sourcing. We only source certified organic ingredients, partnering with local farms and boutique manufacturers whose practices do right by poultry, produce, people, planet, and palate.

You won’t find any maltodextrin, fillers, stabilizers, yeast, additives or preservatives in our products - just humanely raised meats and organically grown produce.

We partner with local farmers and boutique manufacturers to source humane, certified organic bones and organic vegetables. And we trim all vegetables by hand to ensure only the safe, green parts of our leeks, scallions and garlic scapes are making it into our products.

Our ingredients are sourced from our network of organic farmers across North America. All production is done entirely in the U.S.

We go the extra mile to package and process our products in ways that preserve the aroma, nutrients, flavors and color, so they will last for at least 1-2 years without refrigeration.

Gourmend’s products can be shipped to any state in the U.S and several countries around the world. See our shipping page for more details.

We are trialing international shipments to a few countries—please reach out for arrangements. Note: Import taxes and duties are not included in these shipping costs and may be assessed to you upon package arrival.

For those in Australia and New Zealand, all our seasonings are available at FodShop.

Shipping is always free as long as you spend $60 or more in the continental United States. Of course, your order can be less than $60. If it is, there is a flat rate shipping charge of $6.

Because of carrier rates, we can’t offer free shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and international destinations at this time, no matter the size of the order.

We’re committed to getting you your order as fast as possible. Orders placed weekdays before 3 pm EST will ship the next business day.

If you selected free shipping, your order will arrive 2-3 days after the order is shipped to East Coast addresses and up to 6 days after for the West Coast. You also have the option of upgrading your shipping method for faster delivery.

We’re confident that you’ll be completely satisfied with your Gourmend purchase. If for some reason you are not impressed, just email us at hello@gourmendfoods.com within 30 days of purchase so we can make it right.

We’ll refund your money and you won’t even have to ship the product back to us. Please note that this option is available once per household and that refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to process, based on your financial institution.

At Gourmend, we work hard to keep the price of our products fair to customers while maintaining the quality of inputs and supporting our farm and manufacturing partners. We hope to make our products accessible to all so that good health isn’t exclusive to some. If you are struggling to afford Gourmend’s products, please contact hello@gourmendfoods.com with “Gourmend Goods For All” in the subject line, and we will do what we can to provide you access to our products.

We use the utmost care in packaging your order. If you receive a damaged product, please contact us at hello@gourmendfoods.com with a picture to so we can get a replacement out to you asap!

You can order fresh, flavorful cooking essentials that are low in FODMAPs right here on Gourmend's website. Soon, products will be available on Amazon and in popular gourmet grocery stores.