Is Italian Macaroni Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 9 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • natural cheddar cheese flavor
  • cheddar cheese powder
  • natural cheese flavour
  • cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • pecorino cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cheese
  • garlic
  • milk
  • milk powder
  • +1 more

natural cheddar cheese flavor

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

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Ingredients

Cheese Sauce (71%) (Milk Powder, Cheese (13%) (Milk) (Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Pecorino Cheese (5%), Cheddar Cheese Powder), Cream (Cream (Milk), Mineral Salts (450, 500), Thickener (400)), Onion, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Natural Cheese Flavour (Maltodextrin, Natural Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Whey Solids (Milk), Salt, Emulsifier (339), Canola Oil, Smoke Powder (Contains flavour Enhancers (364, 635), Smoked Paprika, Salt), Cooked Elbow Pasta (27%) (Durum Wheat Semolina), Crumb Topping (2.5%) (Panko Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour), Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil), Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Bread Improver (Anticaking Agent (170), Acidity Regulator (300), Enzymes), Margarine (contains Palm Oil, Soy), Pecorino Cheese (8%) (Milk)

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Low FODMAPNo

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 6 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 12 ingredients that contain dairy.

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