Is Once Upon a Farm Organic Refrigerated Oat Bar Banana Chocolate 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

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • citrus pectin
  • cocoa butter

unsweetened chocolate

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

Oats*, Banana Puree*, Apple Puree*, Dried Banana*, Pumpkin Seed Butter*, Coconut Oil*, Dried Apple*, Date*, Cocoa Butter*, Cauliflower Puree*, Vanilla Extract*, Unsweetened Chocolate*, Pink Himalayan Salt, Citrus Pectin, Nutmeg*, *organic Contains Coconut.

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About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
FruityChocolateyNuttySweet
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The GoMeal Prep