Is Good & Gather Charcuterie Bites GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • pork
  • cocoa butter
  • dark chocolate chunks
  • cheese cultures
  • pepper jack cheese
  • milk
  • jalapeno peppers
  • pasteurized milk

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

Uncured Genoa Salami (contains no nitrates or nitrites added except for those naturally occurring in sea salt and Swiss chard (pork, sea salt, and less than 2% of the following: dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, Swiss chard, spices)), Pepper Jack Cheese (pasteurized milk, jalapeño peppers, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Dried Mango, Dark Chocolate Chunks (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract, salt). Contains milk and soy.

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About this product

Snack · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySpicySweetChocolatey
Texture
CreamyChewyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go