Is Lunch Box Granola Bars, Chewy Chocolate Chip 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.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • chocolate chips
  • milk
  • modified milk

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 Rolled Oats, Fructooligosaccharides (Inulin Fibre), Rice Flour, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavour), Sugar, High Maltose Corn Syrup, Chicory Root Extract, High Monounsaturated Canola Oil, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Fancy Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Malted Barley And Corn Extracts, Baking Soda, Modified Milk, Wheat Flakes, Natural Flavour, Contains Soy, Milk, Wheat, Oat And Barley

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About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go