Is Kroger® American Cheese Product Slices GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

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Why it's not GERD friendly

cream
cheese cultures
american cheese
milk
pasteurized 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

cheese cultures

american cheese

milk

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Ingredients

American cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), water, cream (cream, milkfat, butter), sodium citrate, natural flavor, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), color added. CONTAINS MILK.

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