Is Gardein Spicy Italian Ultimate Plant Based Saus'ge Links, Spicy Italian GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- dried garlic
- garlic powder
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
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Ingredients
WATER, TEXTURED PEA PROTEIN, TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN (WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT FLOUR), CANOLA OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, COCONUT OIL, 2% OR LESS OF: METHYLCELLULOSE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SALT, CULTURED CELERY POWDER (CELERY POWDER, SEA SALT), YEAST EXTRACT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, DRIED GARLIC, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA (COLOR), BEET JUICE (COLOR), LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE. IN A CALCIUM ALGINATE CASING.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 7 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
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