Is Ben's Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime Flavored GERD Friendly?

Description
Convenient microwavable seasoned rice with a bright citrus herb flavor, tender fluffy grains, and a slightly moist texture. Commonly used as a side for tacos, grilled meats, bowls or simple weeknight meals. Reviewers cite convenience and consistent seasoning; some note occasional uneven heating or milder than expected flavor across purchases.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- natural lime flavors
- garlic powder
- milk
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric 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
Convenient microwavable seasoned rice with a bright citrus herb flavor, tender fluffy grains, and a slightly moist texture. Commonly used as a side for tacos, grilled meats, bowls or simple weeknight meals. Reviewers cite convenience and consistent seasoning; some note occasional uneven heating or milder than expected flavor across purchases.
Ingredients
Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Coconut Cream, Canola Oil, Cilantro; Less Than 2% Of: Sugar, Salt, Maltodextrin, Coconut Oil, Milk, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Natural Lime Flavors, Safflower Oil, Natural Flavors (contains Milk), Sodium Caseinate, Vitamins And Minerals [calcium (calcium Carbonate), Iron (iron Phosphate), Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), Vitamin B1 (thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid], Spices, Mono And Diglycerides. Contains Milk, Coconut.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.
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Ben's Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime Flavored is available at 4 retailers
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