Is Afia Mediterranean Stuffing GERD Friendly?

This product may or may not be GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain GERD friendly depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for GERD friendly

  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic

cayenne pepper

Dietitian note

Spicy foods, including those with pepper, can irritate the lining of the esophagus and trigger heartburn and acid reflux. The capsaicin in peppers can stimulate the production of stomach acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

garlic

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Ingredients

Afia Traditional Falafel (soaked Garbanzo Beans, Water, Sunflower Oil, Onion, Salt, Coriander, Cumin, Baking Soda, Parsley, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper), Sweet Potatoes, Sunflower Oil, Dried Cranberries (cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Green Onion, White Onion, Kale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano, Celery Seed, Sage, Ground Ginger

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About this product

Vegetable · Pouch

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousEarthySpicy
Texture
SoftChunky
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch