Is Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice Blend GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • tomato
  • garlic

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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Ingredients

Enriched parboiled long grain rice (parboiled long grain rice, vitamins and minerals [calcium (calcium carbonate), iron (iron phosphate), vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), folic acid]), wild rice, seasoning blend (onion, salt, yeast extract, parsley, maltodextrin, potassium salt, spinach, autolyzed yeast, garlic, sugar, natural flavors, torula yeast, tomato, spices, carrot, celery, citric acid).

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About this product

Rice · Dried

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyUmami
Texture
Grainy
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep