Is CHEESE GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • skim milk cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • american cheese
  • milk protein concentrate
  • milk

skim milk 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

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Ingredients

AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SLAT, ENZYMES), WATER, SKIM MILK CHEESE (SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, ANNATTO AND OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR).

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About this product

Cheese · Slice

Flavor
SaltySavoryButtery
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
SandwichToppingCookingSnacking