Is Macaroni & Cheese, Classic Cheddar GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • dried cheddar cheese
  • cream
  • cultured cream
  • milk
  • pasteurized milk

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

ORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), WHEY, CULTURED CREAM (CREAM, BACTERIAL CULTURES), SKIM MILK, SALT, BUTTER, DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURES, SALT, NON-ANIMAL MICROBIAL ENZYME), CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOUR), LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (FOR ANTICAKING). CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK INGREDIENTS.

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Low FODMAPMaybe

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 2 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 8 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Where to buy

Macaroni & Cheese, Classic Cheddar is available at 2 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian Superstore

About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavoryButteryRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSide DishLunch