Is Honey Bunches of Oats Granola with Dark Chocolate GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • semisweet chocolate chips

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

Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Brown, Sugar, Pea Protein, Defatted Wheat Germ, Canola Oil, Semisweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Whole Grains Barley, Corn Syrup, Honey, Natural Flavor,vitamins And Minerals: Niacinamide, Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide (Source Of Zinc), Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B6 Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3

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Where to buy

Honey Bunches of Oats Granola with Dark Chocolate is available at 1 retailer

Mariano's

About this product

Cereal · Granule, Dried

Flavor
SweetChocolateyVanilla
Texture
CrunchyGrainy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnacking