Is Diet Barq's Root Beer Can, 12 fl oz GERD Friendly?
Description
Classic root-beer flavor with pronounced wintergreen and sassafras-like notes, lively carbonation and a clean, crisp finish. Texture is effervescent rather than syrupy, making it popular for sipping straight, using in floats with vanilla ice cream, or as a mixer. Reviews often note its bold bite and convenient single-serve can packaging.
Scan products instantly
500K+ users • 4.6★ rating
Free download • No credit card
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- carbonated water
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric 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
Keep checking with Spoonful
Explore available ingredient explanations and check other groceries against your dietary needs.
Description
Classic root-beer flavor with pronounced wintergreen and sassafras-like notes, lively carbonation and a clean, crisp finish. Texture is effervescent rather than syrupy, making it popular for sipping straight, using in floats with vanilla ice cream, or as a mixer. Reviews often note its bold bite and convenient single-serve can packaging.
Scan products instantly
500K+ users • 4.6★ rating
Free download • No credit card
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), ASPARTAME, CITRIC ACID, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, ACACIA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE.
Check Diet Barq's Root Beer Can, 12 fl oz against your own diets in the app.
Take it with you
Scan to open Diet Barq's Root Beer Can, 12 fl oz in Spoonful
Point your phone camera at the code, the app opens right on this product with its results against 26 diets, allergies and intolerances.
Explore other diets
Often paired with GERD Friendly
Similar Products
About this product
Beverage · Can