Is Hershey's Almond Clusters GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • milk fat
  • milk chocolate

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

MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SKIM MILK, CHOCOLATE, LACTOSE, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)), ALMONDS, CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, OR LESS OF: PALM OIL, SALT, SUGAR), SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), WHEY, DAIRY BUTTER, MILK, SUGAR, SALT, LECITHIN (SOY), VANILLA EXTRACT.

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About this product

Candy · Bar, Piece

Flavor
SweetButteryChocolateyNutty
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
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