Is ALOHA Banana Bread Chocolate Chip GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • chocolate chips

chocolate

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

cocoa butter
chocolate chips

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Ingredients

Protein blend* (brown rice protein*, pumpkin seed protein*), sunflower seed butter* (roasted sunflower seeds*, sunflower oil*), tapioca fiber*, tapioca syrup*, chocolate chips* (chocolate*, cane sugar*, cocoa butter*, vanilla extract*), vegetable glycerin*, roasted pumpkin seeds*, dried banana*, banana powder* (banana*, rice flour*), natural flavor*, sea salt, sunflower lecithin*. *Organic. Manufactured in a facility that also processes fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

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About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateyFruityNutty
Texture
ChewySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoBreakfast Item
GERD Friendly? ALOHA Banana Bread Chocolate Chip | Spoonful