Is Old El Paso ™ Taco Seasoning Mix GERD Friendly?

Description
Powdered taco seasoning delivers bold, savory-mild heat and tangy, cumin-forward notes, dissolving into a smooth sauce that coats ground meats, beans, vegetables, and casseroles. Commonly praised for convenience and consistent Tex-Mex flavor, reviewers note quick preparation and predictable results, while some mention it can taste overly salty or one-dimensional sometimes.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- chili pepper
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
Powdered taco seasoning delivers bold, savory-mild heat and tangy, cumin-forward notes, dissolving into a smooth sauce that coats ground meats, beans, vegetables, and casseroles. Commonly praised for convenience and consistent Tex-Mex flavor, reviewers note quick preparation and predictable results, while some mention it can taste overly salty or one-dimensional sometimes.
Ingredients
Spices (contains Chili Pepper), Salt, Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Sea Salt, High Monounsaturated Vegetable Oil (canola, Soybean, Sunflower), Natural Flavour, Citric Acid, Sugar, Silicon Dioxide, Natural Flavour.
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Often paired with GERD Friendly
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
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Where to buy
Old El Paso ™ Taco Seasoning Mix is available at 11 retailers
About this product
Seasoning · Pouch, Powder


