Is CHARLES CHOCOLATES, CHOCOLATES GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • 65% bittersweet chocolate
  • cocoa beans
  • cocoa butter
  • 41% milk chocolate
  • milk
  • full cream milk

65% bittersweet chocolate

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

HAZELNUTS, 41% MILK CHOCOLATE (PURE CANE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, FULL CREAM MILK, COCOA BEANS, SOYA LECITHIN, VANILLA BEANS), PURE CANE SUGAR, 65% BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE (COCOA BEANS, PURE CANE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOYA LECITHIN, VANILLA BEANS), FEUILLETINE (FLOUR, SUGAR, CLARIFIED BUTTER, MILK, SALT, BARLEY MALT FLOUR, BAKING SODA), COCOA BUTTER, VANILLA BEANS, SALT.

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About this product

Candy · Bar

Flavor
NuttyChocolateyVanillaSweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingToppingGarnishing