Is Kashi Chocolate Chip Chia Crunchy Grain With Quinoa Bars 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

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • dark chocolate chips

unsweetened 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 Oats, Sugars (dried Cane Syrup, Cane Syrup, Blackstrap Molasses), Whole Grain Blend (barley, Buckwheat, Wheat, Rye, Triticale, Quinoa), Dark Chocolate Chips (cane Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Bean), Vegetable Oil, Corn Starch, Chia Seeds, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Coconut, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Sea Salt, Natural Flavour, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate Contains Oats, Barley, Wheat, Rye, Triticale and Soy.

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About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go