Is Annie's Homegrown Cookie Dough Protein Bar Peanut Butter GERD Friendly?

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

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • milk
  • organic nonfat dry milk

unsweetened 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

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Ingredients

Organic Peanut Butter (organic Peanuts, Salt), Organic Honey, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (unsweetened Chocolate, Nonorganic Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Extract), Whey Protein Concentrate, Organic Pea Hull Fiber, Organic Palm Stearin, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Organic Egg Whites, Organic Rice, Organic Soy Lecithin, Sea Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Flavor. Contains Peanut, Milk, Egg And Soy Ingredients.

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About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
NuttySweetButteryChocolatey
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go