Is General Mills, Hershey's Kisses Breakfast Cereal, Chocolate, Family Size, 19.8 oz GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • hershey's cocoa processed with alkali

unsweetened chocolate

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

hershey's cocoa processed with alkali

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Hershey's Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Unsweetened Chocolate, Canola Oil, Salt, Caramel Color, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Tricalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Trisodium Phosphate, Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), A B Vitamin (Niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin A (Palmitate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B12, A B Vitamin (Folic Acid), Vitamin D3

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Where to buy

General Mills, Hershey's Kisses Breakfast Cereal, Chocolate, Family Size, 19.8 oz is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Cereal · Dried

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnacking