Is DARK CHOCOLATE GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • chocolate liquor
  • cocoa butter
  • sweet chocolate

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

SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER] VANILLA, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, COCONUT OIL, SODIUM CITRATE, ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), ACAI POWDER, BLUEBERRY POWDER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES FOR COLOR [PURPLE CARROT, BLACK CARROT, BLUEBERRY], CARNAUBA WAX, SILICONE DIOXIDE.

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About this product

Candy · Bar

Flavor
BitterRichChocolatey
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SnackingBakingGarnishing