I am a fructose malabsorber. I had to do quite a bit of research to figure out how to handle my fructose problem. About two years ago I posted a message with links to three detailed papers on fructose malabsorption and IBS. They are quite technical and informative. The second paper contains a table (Figure 2) that list favorable and unfavorable foods for people with this problem. I use it a lot perhaps you may find it helpful.
I don't know if your GI doc explained that it is the ratio of fructose and glucose in foods that you have to watch out for. In other words, if a food contains more fructose than glucose it can present a problem. If you want me to posted a detailed explanation for you I would be happy to do so.
I noticed that the handout you were given did not say anything about wheat and other grains which can also be a problem for some fructose malabsorbers. I won't worry about it at the moment but you may find you will have to limit but not eliminate the amount of food containing wheat that you eat.
Although managing my fructose consumption helps a lot with my IBS symptoms it does not eliminate them. I need to follow other dietary management techniques too. Maybe you will be luck and managing your fructose consumption will be all you need.
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