Is CLUSTERS, GOURMET PRETZEL TREATS, SPICY CHERRY PISTACHIO CLUSTERS GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • dark chocolate chips
  • citric acid
  • cocoa butter
  • chocolate liquor
  • dark chocolate
  • chili powder
  • cayenne pepper

dark chocolate chips

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

DARK CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, ANHYDROUS MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN EMULSIFIER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), GLUTEN-FREE PRETZELS (CORN STARCH, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, DEXTROSE, CELLULOSE GUM, BAKING POWDER {SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONO-CALCIUM PHOSPHATE}, SALT, CITRIC ACID, YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, SODA), PISTACHIOS (PISTACHIOS AND SALT), CASHEWS (CASHEWS, CANOLA OIL, SALT), DRIED CHERRIES (DRIED CHERRIES, CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ANHYDROUS MILKFAT, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN EMULSIFIER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT), CAYENNE PEPPER, CHILI POWDER, SPICE.

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySpicyFruityNutty
Texture
CrunchyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoTopping