Is Giant Eagle Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 7 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • swiss cheese
  • american cheese
  • cream
  • pasteurized process american cheese
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • pasteurized milk

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

CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, COLOR ADDED [TITANIUM DIOXIDE]), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ANTI-CAKING BLEND (POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]).

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Low FODMAPYes

Yes! We believe this product is Low FODMAP at 1 serving as there are no moderate or high FODMAP ingredients listed on the label.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 9 ingredients that contain dairy.

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