Is BASIL PESTO GERD Friendly?

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

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • grana padano cheese
  • garlic
  • milk

pecorino romano 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

grana padano cheese
garlic
milk

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Ingredients

BASIL (35%), SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, CASHEWS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET, PRESERVATIVE: EGG WHITE LYSOZYME), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET), SALT, PINE NUTS, ACIDITY REGULATOR: LACTIC ACID, GARLIC, ANTIOXIDANT: ASCORBIC ACID

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About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyNuttyEarthySavory
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingDippingGarnishingSandwich