Is Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Sauce 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
  • cocoa powder

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

Sugar, Water, Invert Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Extracts Of Oregano, Flaxseed, And Plum (to Preserve Freshness), Unsweetened Chocolate, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Soy Lecithin. Contains Soy. May Contain Milk.

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Where to buy

Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Sauce is available at 1 retailer

Amazon

About this product

Sauce · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
ChocolateySweetVanillaRich
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
ToppingDippingSnacking