Is Hi-Chew Naturally and Artificially Flavored Fruit Chews GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid

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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Description

Soft fruit chews deliver concentrated, long lasting fruit taste and a chewy, taffy like texture. Consumers use them as portable snacks, party treats, or candy dish offerings. Reviews praise intense flavor and lasting chewiness; occasional critiques mention stickiness, toughness for some teeth, and inconsistent piece quality, often in shareable packs.

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Less than 2% of Gelatin, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters, Sorbitan Tristearate, Spirulina extract (color), Fruit Juice (Color), Vegetable Juice (Color), Grape Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Mango Juice Concentrate, Beta-Carotence (Color).

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go