Is FRUIT BARS GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • lemon juice
  • cream cheese

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

DOUGH INGREDIENTS: FLOUR SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOY AND COTTONSEED OIL, WITH MONO DIGLYCERIDES & POLYSORBATE 60), SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, CREAM CHEESE, MARGARINE, BUTTER VANILLA FLAVOR, BUTTER FLAVOR. APRICOT: SWEETNERS, (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR) WATER, APRICOT, DEHYDRATED APPLES, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SODIUM SULFITE, ART. FLAVOR

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About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
FruityButterySweet
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go