Is Great Value Classic Drink Mix Variety Pack GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid

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

Lemonade: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin*, Aspartame**, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Silicate, Acesulfame Potassium, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Artificial Color, Yellow 5. *adds A Trivial Amount Of Sugar. **phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Strawberry Watermelon: Maltodextrin*, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Aspartame**, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Contains Less Than 2% Of Acesulfame Potassium, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Calcium Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Red 40, Artificial Color, Blue 1. *adds A Trivial Amount Of Sugar. **phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Grape: Maltodextrin*, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Aspartame**, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Acesulfame Potassium, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Calcium Silicate, Red 40, Magnesium Oxide, Blue 1. *adds A Trivial Amount Of Sugar. **phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Cherry: Citric Acid, Maltodextrin*, Aspartame**, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Red 40, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Contains Less Than 2% Of Dextrin, Acesulfame Potassium, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Silicate, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C). *adds A Trivial Amount Of Sugar. **phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.

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About this product

Beverage · Powder

Flavor
FruityCitrus
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
DrinkingOn The Go