Is Old Bay Seasoning GERD Friendly?

This product may or may not be GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain GERD friendly depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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Why it's a maybe for GERD friendly

cayenne pepper
black pepper

cayenne pepper

Dietitian note

Spicy foods, including those with pepper, can irritate the lining of the esophagus and trigger heartburn and acid reflux. The capsaicin in peppers can stimulate the production of stomach acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

black pepper

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Ingredients

Salt, Sugar, Paprika (16%), Mustard Flour (13.1%), Ground Celery Seed (12%), Black Pepper (3%), Cayenne Pepper, Bay Leaves, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Thyme, Basil, Anti-caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Ground Nutmeg, Rosemary, Savory, Allspice.

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