Is Mahatma Mexican- Style Jasmine Rice GERD Friendly?

Description
Long-grain jasmine offers a mildly floral aroma and tender, slightly sticky texture when cooked; grains tend to remain separate yet cling for scooping. Commonly served alongside Mexican dishes, used in burritos, bowls, and rice-and-bean sides. Reviews note consistent aroma and fluffiness, with occasional notes about cooking water ratios affecting texture.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- onion powder
- black pepper
- tomato paste
onion powder
Dietitian noteOnions, particularly when eaten raw, contain compounds that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle responsible for keeping stomach contents in place. When this muscle loses its tension, gastric acid can more easily reflux into the esophagus, causing the painful burning sensation of heartburn. Additionally, onions are high in fermentable fibers that may increase stomach pressure and delay digestion, further exacerbating GERD symptoms for sensitive individuals.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
Long-grain jasmine offers a mildly floral aroma and tender, slightly sticky texture when cooked; grains tend to remain separate yet cling for scooping. Commonly served alongside Mexican dishes, used in burritos, bowls, and rice-and-bean sides. Reviews note consistent aroma and fluffiness, with occasional notes about cooking water ratios affecting texture.
Ingredients
Jasmine Rice, Water, Tomato Paste, Sunflower Oil, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Sunflower Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Flavor.
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Often paired with GERD Friendly
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →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
Mahatma Mexican- Style Jasmine Rice is available at 1 retailer
About this product
Rice · Dried, Granule


