Is Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa - Caramel Hot Chocolate Pouch GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa
  • cocoa - processed with alkali
  • sweet ground chocolate

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

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Ingredients

Sweet Ground Chocolate And Cocoa (Sugar, Cocoa - Processed With Alkali, Unsweetened Chocolate, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Vanilla), Artificial Flavors

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Low FODMAPMaybe

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Where to buy

Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa - Caramel Hot Chocolate Pouch is available at 3 retailers

ShopRiteWegmansUnited Supermarkets

About this product

Beverage · Pouch

Flavor
ChocolateySweetVanilla
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
DrinkingSnacking