Is Birds Eye Rice & Broccoli Cheddar Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cheddar club cheese
  • milk
  • nonfat dry milk
  • pasteurized cultured milk

cheddar club 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

milk
nonfat dry milk
pasteurized cultured milk

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Description

Ready to serve frozen side offering a creamy, savory flavor and a mix of tender grains and softer florets with a smooth sauce. Commonly used as a quick side or base for added proteins and seasonings. Reviewers note convenience and taste, citing occasional uneven heating or variable texture between batches.

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Ingredients

Cooked White Rice (water, White Rice), Broccoli, Water, Cheddar Club Cheese (pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Less Than 2% Of: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Xanthan Gum, Yeast Extract, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract (color), Guar Gum. Contains: Milk.

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunchOn The Go
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