Is Mackie's Mint Dark Chocolate GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • peppermint oil
  • mint sugar crystals
  • natural mint flavoring
  • cocoa liquor

peppermint oil

Dietitian note

Mint, particularly peppermint, has a muscle-relaxing effect. This can relax the LES, a muscle that acts as a barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. When the LES is relaxed, stomach acid can more easily flow back up into the esophagus, triggering heartburn and other GERD symptoms

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

mint sugar crystals
natural mint flavoring
cocoa liquor

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Ingredients

Cocoa Liquor, Sugar, Mint Sugar Crystals (sugar, Natural Mint Flavoring, Peppermint Oil), Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract. Contains Soya. May contain traces of Milk, Nuts and Peanuts.

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About this product

Candy · Bar

Flavor
MintyChocolateyBitter
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go