Is Nature Valley Backpacker S'mores Chewy Oatmeal Bites GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • chocolate liquor
  • cocoa butter
  • semisweet chocolate chips

chocolate liquor

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

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, TAPIOCA SYRUP, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, BROWN RICE FLOUR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, WHOLE CORN FLOUR, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, MOLASSES, WHEAT STARCH, BAKING SODA, SALT, REDUCED MINERALS WHEY, EGG WHITE, SKIM MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, OIL OF ROSEMARY.

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go