Is Hill Country Fare Cookie Bears Variety Pack GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 7 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 1 ingredient contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • wheat
  • cocoa powder
  • wheat flour
  • cocoa butter
  • cocoa solids
  • chocolate chips
  • milk solids

wheat

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

Chocolate Chip: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, COCOA SOLIDS, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLIN FLAVOR), CORN STARCH, INVERT SYRUP, COCOA POWDER, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, MILK SOLIDS, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM-STEAROYL-2-LACTATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, LIQUID GLUCOSE, SODIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). Honey: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, REFINED PALM OIL, CORN STARCH, INVERT SYRUP, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, MILK SOLIDS, HONEY, MALT EXTRACT, SALT, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). Chocolate: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM), CORN STARCH, INVERT SYRUP, COCOA POWDER, RAISING AGENTS (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, MILK SOLIDS, EMULSIFIERS (GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE), GLUCOSE SYRUP, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE.

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About this product

Cookie · Piece

Flavor
SweetChocolateyButtery
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go