Is ORIGINAL KOREAN CHILI SAUCE, ORIGINAL GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • distilled white vinegar
  • cayenne pepper
  • rice wine vinegar

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric 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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Ingredients

GOCHUJANG (WHEAT FLOUR, RICE SYRUP, WATER, RED PEPPER POWDER, SALT, WHEAT, DEFATTED SOYBEAN POWDER, COOKING RICE WINE, KOJI), SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), RICE WINE VINEGAR, RICE COOKING WINE, SUGAR, MISO PASTE (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, RICE, SEA SALT, KOJI), DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, WATER, ONION, CAYENNE PEPPER, SALT, MUSHROOM POWDER, CITRIC ACID, DRIED RED PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SpicySavorySaltyUmami
Texture
Dense
Commonly used for
DippingCookingMarinadingTopping