Is Chinese style five spice GERD Friendly?

This product may or may not be GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that could contain GERD friendly depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for GERD friendly

  • white pepper
  • green chilies
  • mushroom powder garlic

white pepper

Dietitian note

Spicy foods, including those with pepper, can irritate the lining of the esophagus and trigger heartburn and acid reflux. The capsaicin in peppers can stimulate the production of stomach acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Barley, Whole grain brown rice, (maltodextrin, mushroom extract), Dried onions, Dried and/or soybean oil, Red bell peppers, Mushroom powder garlic, Yeast extract, Spices (fennel, white pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove), Soy sauce powder (soybeans, salt, maltodextrin, wheat), Salt, Green chilies. May contain: Cashews, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Oats.

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About this product

Seasoning · Powder

Flavor
SpicySavoryFloral
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
CookingStir FryMeal PrepGarnishing