Is Fresh Kitchen Macaroni Salad GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • vinegar
  • black pepper

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

Cooked Macaroni Pasta (Water, Macaroni Pasta [Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate {Iron}, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2% of: Salt, Spice, Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Flavor), Yellow Onions, Celery, Red Bell Pepper (Red Bell Peppers, Water, Citric Acid and Salt), Carrots, Sugar, Egg Shade Food Coloring (Water, U. S. Certified Food Colors [Fd&C Yellow #5], Citric Acid, and 1/10 of 1% Benzoate of Soda), Salt, Black Pepper

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Where to buy

Fresh Kitchen Macaroni Salad is available at 1 retailer

Fry's

About this product

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Flavor
SavorySweetVinegary
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Side DishLunchSnacking