Is Ben's Original Special Fried Microwave Rice 220g GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 1 ingredient contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • pork
  • lemon juice concentrate
  • ham
  • whole milk

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

pork
lemon juice concentrate
ham

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Ingredients

Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice (84%), Peas (5.2%), Scrambled Egg (4.5%) (Free-Range Egg (3.0%), Whole Milk , Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Spice), Ham (2.0%) (Pork, Water, Salt, Thickener (Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum), Stabiliser (Sodium Diphosphate, Sodium Triphosphate), Dextrose, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)), Onion Powder, Toasted Sesame Oil, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Spices (Five Spice), Salt, Soya Sauce Powder ( Soya Beans , Wheat , Salt), Natural Flavouring, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)

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Where to buy

Ben's Original Special Fried Microwave Rice 220g is available at 1 retailer

Tesco

About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyGarlickyUmami
Texture
SoftGrainy
Commonly used for
CookingSide DishLunchMeal Prep