Is Near East Pearled Couscous Garlic & Herb 5 Ounce Paper Box GERD Friendly?

Description
Small toasted pearls deliver a springy, slightly chewy texture and a savory garlic-and-herb flavor profile. Commonly prepared as a quick side, in warm pilafs or chilled salads, reviewers note reliable convenience and texture; some praise flavor balance while others cite overly seasoned or artificial notes in a small package size.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- romano cheese
- cream
- cheese culture
- parmesan cheese
- nonfat milk
- cultured nonfat milk
- milk
- garlic
romano cheese
Dietitian noteHigh-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
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Description
Small toasted pearls deliver a springy, slightly chewy texture and a savory garlic-and-herb flavor profile. Commonly prepared as a quick side, in warm pilafs or chilled salads, reviewers note reliable convenience and texture; some praise flavor balance while others cite overly seasoned or artificial notes in a small package size.
Ingredients
Couscous (Wheat Flour), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic (Dried), Salt, Basil (Dried), Onions (Dried), Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Cultured Nonfat Milk, Sunflower Oil, Cream, Olive Oil, Parsley (Dried), Nonfat Milk, Romano Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract, Soy Protein Isolate.
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Often paired with GERD Friendly
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 8 ingredients that contain dairy.
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Near East Pearled Couscous Garlic & Herb 5 Ounce Paper Box is available at 11 retailers
About this product
Grain · Granule, Dried


