Is Ben's Original Ready Rice Red Beans & Rice GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- chili pepper
- garlic powder
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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Ingredients
Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Red Beans, Less than 2% of: Canola Oil (Adds a Trivial Amount of Saturated Fat), Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Parsley, Chili Pepper, Torula Yeast, Spices, Paprika (Color), Dextrose, Yeast (Dried), Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Natural Smoke Flavors, Vitamins and Minerals [Calcium (Calcium Carbonate), Iron (Iron Phosphate), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid].
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 3 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
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