Is Idahoan® Classic Mashed Potatoes GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 1 ingredient contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cream
  • citric acid
  • nonfat dry milk

cream

Dietitian note

High-fat dairy products can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This can allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

citric acid
nonfat dry milk

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Ingredients

Idaho Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Coconut and Canola), Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Buttermilk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cream, Butter (Cream, Salt), Mono and Diglycerides, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Natural Flavors, Freshness Preserved by Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Mixed Tocopherols, and Citric Acid.

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Where to buy

Idahoan® Classic Mashed Potatoes is available at 8 retailers

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About this product

Unknown · Powder, Dried

Flavor
ButterySavorySalty
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep