Is PASTA SAUCE, PESTO GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 3 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cheese cultures
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • pasteurized milk

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

High-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

parmesan cheese
black pepper
garlic

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Ingredients

OLIVE OIL, BASIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE), SEA SALT, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousNuttySavory
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
CookingToppingDippingSalad