Is Macaroni cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • extra mature cheddar cheese
  • white pepper
  • spirit vinegar
  • milk
  • semi skimmed milk

extra mature cheddar cheese

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

white pepper
spirit vinegar
milk

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Ingredients

Cooked macaroni pasta (44%) (water, durum wheat semolina), Semi skimmed milk, Water, Extra mature Cheddar cheese (milk) (16%), Cornflour, Salt, Mustard seed, Spirit vinegar, White pepper.

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About this product

Pasta · Whole

Flavor
SavoryButteryRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepSide Dish
GERD Friendly? Macaroni cheese | Spoonful