Is H-E-B Bacon Cheddar Mac & Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 8 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • muenster cheese
  • part skim mozzarella cheese
  • bacon
  • heavy cream
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese sauce
  • black pepper
  • water
  • 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

CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], HEAVY CREAM, MUENSTER CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BACON [BACON CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER), COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI (ENRICHED MACARONI [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID], WATER), BACON (BACON CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE).

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About this product

Pasta · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySmokyButtery
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch