Is Hamburger Helper, Double Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper, 12.1 Oz Box (Twin Pack) GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 1 ingredient contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • cheese cultures
  • cheddar cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • 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

Enriched Elbow Macaroni (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Starch, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Modified Whey, Sea Salt, Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Milkfat, Lactic Acid, Salt), Sunflower Oil, Monosodium Gluatmate, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Monoglycerides, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, Sunflower Oil), Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Color (Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellows 5 & 6, Red 40 Lake), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Whey, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking Agent)

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Where to buy

Hamburger Helper, Double Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper, 12.1 Oz Box (Twin Pack) is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavoryRichSalty
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunch