Is ALLA GENOVESE PESTO GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • grana padano cheese
  • garlic
  • sheep's milk
  • cow's milk

pecorino romano cheese

Dietitian note

High-fat dairy products can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This can allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

grana padano cheese
garlic
sheep's milk

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Ingredients

BASIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, SALT, RENNET, LYSOZYME FROM EGG [PRESERVATIVE]), CASHEWS, POTATO FLAKES (POTATOES, SPICES, SODIUM METABISULFITE [PRESERVATIVE]), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, RENNET), PINE NUTS, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, GLUCONE DELTA-LACTONE (ACIDITY REGULATOR).

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About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyNuttySavoryUmami
Texture
CreamyChunky
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