Is Banza Mac & Cheese with Chickpea Pasta, Shell Pasta + White Cheddar Cheese, Gluten-Free, 5.5 Oz Box 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

  • citric acid
  • cheddar cheese
  • cultured whole milk
  • nonfat milk
  • cultured pasteurized milk

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Creamy sauce coats shell pasta, offering a savory, mildly tangy flavor and a smooth yet slightly firm texture. Commonly prepared as a quick weeknight entrée, packed lunch, or side, reviewers praise convenience and flavor while noting a firmer bite and occasional variability in flavor intensity across product batches between purchases.

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Ingredients

Chickpea Pasta: Chickpeas, Tapioca, Pea Protein, Xanthan Gum, Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Milk, Buttermilk, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Cultured Whole Milk, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking).

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Where to buy

Banza Mac & Cheese with Chickpea Pasta, Shell Pasta + White Cheddar Cheese, Gluten-Free, 5.5 Oz Box is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavorySaltyButtery
Texture
CreamyGooey
Commonly used for
LunchSide Dish