Is Formaggio Fresh Mozzarella Marinated in Pesto, Pesto GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cheese cultures
  • pecorino romano grated cheese
  • sheep's milk
  • vinegar
  • pasteurized whole milk

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

High-fat dairy products can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This can allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

pecorino romano grated cheese
sheep's milk
vinegar

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Ingredients

FRESH MOZZARELLA (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, VINEGAR, VEGETABLE ENZYMES, SALT), CANOLA OIL, ROASTED GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, PECORINO ROMANO GRATED CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMICYN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), FRESH GARLIC, DRIED SPICES.

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About this product

Cheese · Piece

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousSavory
Texture
CreamySoftOily
Commonly used for
SnackingSaladSandwichGarnishing