Is CHOCOLATE LOVER'S ASSORTMENT GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 7 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • peanuts
  • chocolate sugar
  • chocolate liqueur
  • cocoa powder
  • raisins
  • chocolate liquor
  • cocoa butter
  • malted milk ball
  • whole milk power
  • whole milk
  • milk chocolate

peanuts

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

CHOCOLATE ALMONDS: MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER) AND VANILLIN (AN ARTIFICAL FLAVOR), CORN SYRUP AND PEANUTS. CHOCOLATE RAISINS: RAISINS, SUGAR, WHOLE MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, SALT, LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, AND CONFECTIONERS GLAZE. CHOCOLATE PEANUTS: PEANUTS, SUGAR, WHOLE MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, SALT, LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, AND CONFECTIONERS GLAZE. CHOCOLATE MALT BALLS: CHOCOLATE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWER, CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR, LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER) AND VANILLA PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, COCOA POWDER, MALTED MILK BALL, (CORN SYRUP, WHEY POWDER, MALTED MIKE POWDER, (MALTED BARLEY, WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE MILK, BICARBONATE OF SODA, SALT), SUGAR, MALTM SYRUP, COCONUT OIL, GLYCEROL, MONOSTEARATE (AN EMULSIFIER), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR) AND CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE.

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateyNuttySweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go