Is Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cocoa solids 30% minimum
  • cocoa mass
  • cocoa butter
  • milk solids 18% minimum
  • milk
  • whole milk powder
  • milk chocolate

cocoa solids 30% minimum

Dietitian note

Cocoa contains compounds that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for stomach acid to reflux. It also stimulates the production of stomach acid, further contributing to heartburn and GERD symptoms. Additionally, cocoa's caffeine and theobromine content can exacerbate reflux by increasing stomach acidity and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

cocoa mass
cocoa butter
milk solids 18% minimum

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Ingredients

MILK CHOCOLATE (55%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Emulsifier. Lecithins (Sunflower); Vanilla Extract), PEANUT PASTE (18%), Palm Fat, Sugar, Whey (Milk), Salt, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Sunflower); Vanilla Extract. MILK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS COCOA SOLIDS 30% MINIMUM, MILK SOLIDS 18% MINIMUM. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain nuts, egg, gluten sources and soya. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians.

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateyNuttySweetSalty
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
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