Is Nature Valley™ XL Protein Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Chewy Bars GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cocoa
  • cocoa butter
  • chocolate liquor
  • semisweet chocolate chips
  • milk
  • nonfat milk solids

cocoa

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

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Ingredients

Roasted Peanuts, Soy Protein Isolate, Semisweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Chicory Root Extract, Corn Syrup, Almonds, Palm and Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar, Whey Protein Concentrate, Fructose, Vegetable Glycerin, Rice Starch, Canola Oil, Corn Starch, Nonfat Milk Solids, Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Peanut Flour, Natural Flavor, Cocoa, Baking Soda.

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Where to buy

Nature Valley™ XL Protein Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Chewy Bars is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
SweetChocolateyNutty
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go