Is Michel & Augustin Dark Chocolate Cookies Squares GERD Friendly?

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

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • dark chocolate with 80% cocoa
  • dark chocolate
  • chocolate liquor
  • cocoa powder
  • milk

dark chocolate with 80% cocoa

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Unbleached wheat flour, sugar, butter, vegetable fats in varying proportions (coconut, shea), cocoa powder, dark chocolate (cocoa powder, chocolate liquor, sugar), sea salt, soy lecithin. *Dark chocolate with 80% cocoa. Contains: coconut, milk, shea, soy, wheat. May contain: eggs and tree nuts.

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About this product

Cookie · Piece

Flavor
ChocolateyRichSweet
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
Snacking