Is Merkts Horseradish Cheese Spread GERD Friendly?

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

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Why it's not GERD friendly

cream
cheddar cheese
vinegar
pasteurized milk

cream

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

cheddar cheese

vinegar

pasteurized milk

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Water, Butter (Cream, Salt), Reduced Lactose Whey, Deproteinized Whey, Horseradish (Horseradish, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Natural Flavors), Natural Flavor, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Annatto (Color).

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Low FODMAPNo

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 3 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 6 ingredients that contain dairy.

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