Is H‑E‑B Macaroni & Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • club cheddar cheese
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese sauce
  • 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

CHEESE SAUCE (SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTICAKING}, NATAMYCIN {MOLD INHIBITOR}], MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES {SOYBEAN}, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE {PRESERVATIVE}, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR {MILK}, BETA CAROTENE {COLOR}, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, WHEY {MILK}], CLUB CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SALT, ANNATTO {COLOR}], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT), COOKED MACARONI (WATER, SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID).

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Low FODMAPMaybe

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 5 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 8 ingredients that contain dairy.

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H‑E‑B Macaroni & Cheese is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Pasta · Whole

Flavor
ButterySavorySaltyRich
Texture
CreamySoftSmooth
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch