Is Hormel Macaroni & Cheese, Black Label Bacon and American & Cheddar Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 9 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • contains 2% or less of bacon
  • citric acid
  • bacon
  • cheese cultures
  • colored cheddar cheese system
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese culture
  • american cheese
  • cured with water
  • nonfat milk
  • pasteurized milk
  • milk with vitamin d3
  • +1 more

contains 2% or less of bacon

Dietitian note

Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, ham, and hot dogs, can exacerbate GERD symptoms due to several factors: (1) High Fat Content: Processed meats often contain high amounts of saturated fat, which can slow down digestion and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This can allow stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other GERD symptoms. (2) Preservatives and Additives: Many processed meats contain preservatives like nitrates and nitrites, which can irritate the digestive tract and contribute to GERD symptoms. (3) Sodium Content: Processed meats are often high in sodium, which can lead to fluid retention and bloating, potentially worsening GERD symptoms

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Enriched Macaroni (Water, Durum Semolina [Wheat], Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Milk with Vitamin D3, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Milkfat, Artificial Color), Colored Cheddar Cheese System (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Nonfat Milk, Whey, Salt, Annatto Extract, Natural Flavors), Liquid Margarine (Liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Contains less than 2% of Vegetable Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Contains 2% or Less of Bacon (Cured with Water, Sugar, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Annatto Color.

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Where to buy

Hormel Macaroni & Cheese, Black Label Bacon and American & Cheddar Cheese is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Can

Flavor
SavorySaltySmoky
Texture
CreamySmoothSoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepSide DishSnacking