Is Hershey’s Kisses Cereal GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

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Why it's not GERD friendly

chocolate liquor
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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.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Golden Sugar, Degermed Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Chocolate Liquor, High Monounsaturated Canola Oil, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Colour (Includes Tartrazine), Tricalcium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, Natural Flavourvitamins And Minerals: Iron, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folate

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