Is BASIL PESTO, BASIL 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 cheese
  • hard cheese
  • garlic
  • sheep's milk
  • cow's milk

pecorino 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

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Ingredients

SUNFLOWER OIL, BASIL, CASHEW NUTS, HARD CHEESE (COW'S MILK, RENNET, SALT), PECORINO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, RENNET, SALT), SALT, PINE NUTS, POTATOES, SUGAR, GLUCONO DELTA-LACTONE AS PH CONTROL AGENT, GARLIC.

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About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
HerbaceousGarlickyNuttySavory
Texture
CreamyChunkyOily
Commonly used for
CookingDippingToppingMeal Prep