Is HERSHEY'S Peppermint Bark Bells Christmas Candy Bag GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cocoa processed with alkali
  • oil of peppermint
  • cocoa butter
  • chocolate
  • milk fat
  • milk fat, cocoa processed with alkali, cornstarch, lecithin
  • milk

cocoa processed with alkali

Dietitian note

Cocoa contains compounds that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for stomach acid to reflux. It also stimulates the production of stomach acid, further contributing to heartburn and GERD symptoms. Additionally, cocoa's caffeine and theobromine content can exacerbate reflux by increasing stomach acidity and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Shea Oil, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, &/or Safflower Oil), Chocolate, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Cocoa Butter, Lactose (Milk), Contains 2% or Less of: Milk Fat, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Cornstarch, Lecithin (Soy), Oil of Peppermint, PGPR, Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6 Lake), Confectioner’s Glaze, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax.

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Where to buy

HERSHEY'S Peppermint Bark Bells Christmas Candy Bag is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
MintyChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingTopping