Is DARK CHOCOLATE SQUARES GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 1 ingredient contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • cocoa butter
  • unsweetened chocolate
  • milk fat

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, PALM OIL, MILK FAT, CORN SYRUP, WATER, FREEZE DRIED BLUEBERRY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN- AN EMULSIFIER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES- FOR COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, VANILLA, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GELATIN, TBHQ- AS PRESERVATIVES.

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
BitterSweet
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
Snacking