Is Altoids Peppermint Mints, 2 1.76 oz Packs GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • including oil of peppermint

including oil of peppermint

Dietitian note

Mint, particularly peppermint, has a muscle-relaxing effect. This can relax the LES, a muscle that acts as a barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. When the LES is relaxed, stomach acid can more easily flow back up into the esophagus, triggering heartburn and other GERD symptoms

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

Keep checking with Spoonful

Explore available ingredient explanations and check other groceries against your dietary needs.

Product Image

Description

Intense peppermint flavor offers a sharp, long-lasting cooling effect; hard, brittle texture produces a crisp crunch. People commonly use them for breath freshening after meals, with coffee, or as a portable, on-the-go mint. Reviews note durable tin packaging and consistent potency, though some find the flavor overpowering and occasionally lingering.

Spoonful app scanning a product

Scan products instantly

500K+ users • 4.6★ rating

Download on App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free download • No credit card

Ingredients

Made Of: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavors (Including Oil Of Peppermint), Gelatin.

Check Altoids Peppermint Mints, 2 1.76 oz Packs against your own diets in the app.

Where to buy

Altoids Peppermint Mints, 2 1.76 oz Packs is available at 5 retailers

H-E-BTargetGiant EagleWalgreensAmazon

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
Minty
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go