Is Little Secrets LLC Dark Chocolate Candies Classic Dark -- 5 oz 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

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

cocoa butter
dark chocolate

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (Fair Trade Certified(tm) Unsweetened Chocolate, Fair Trade Certified(tm) Sugar, Fair Trade Certified(tm) Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Fair Trade Certified(tm) Natural Vanilla Extract), Sugar, Dried Cane Syrup, Coloring (Includes Red Cabbage Juice, Fruit Juice, Vegetable Juice), Gum Arabic, Carnauba Wax, White Mineral Oil, Contains Soy, May Also Contain Milk, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Wheat

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Low FODMAPMaybe

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Where to buy

Little Secrets LLC Dark Chocolate Candies Classic Dark -- 5 oz is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Candy · Pouch

Flavor
ChocolateyBitterSweet
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go