Is Candies Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • chocolate liquor processed with alkali
  • maltitol
  • sugar
  • chocolate liquor
  • cocoa butter
  • nonfat milk
  • milk fat
  • milk

chocolate liquor processed with alkali

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Vanillin, An Artificial Flavor, Dark Chocolate: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali, Milk Fat, Vanillin - An Artificial Flavor, Natural Flavors, Pastel Chocolate: Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Sweet Dairy Whey (Milk), Lactose (Milk), Nonfat Milk, Buttermilk, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Artificial Flavors, Salt, Artificial Colors, Fd & C Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Blue 2, Sugar Free Chocolate: Maltitol, Acesulfame Potassium, Natural And Artificial Flavors

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Where to buy

Candies Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods is available at 1 retailer

Wegmans

About this product

Candy · Stick

Flavor
SweetSaltyChocolatey
Texture
CrunchyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go