Is Pasta Sauce, Thick & Zesty Hot & Spicy GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- garlic
- habanero chili peppers
- crushed tomatoes
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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Ingredients
CRUSHED TOMATOES, WATER, SUGAR/GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, SALT, VEGETABLES (DRIED ONIONS, GARLIC, BASIL AND PARSLEY), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ONION POWDER, OLIVE OIL, CAYENNE AND HABANERO CHILI PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID, SPICES.
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Often paired with GERD Friendly
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients 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.
Details →Where to buy
Pasta Sauce, Thick & Zesty Hot & Spicy is available at 2 retailers
About this product
Pasta Sauce · Bottle, Liquid


