Is Pepperoni Marinara semi-soft cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 5 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • BHT with citric acid added to help protect flavor pork
  • beef
  • cheese culture
  • pepperoni
  • milk
  • tomato powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic salt
  • +1 more

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

pasteurized milk, salt, pepperoni (bha, bht with citric acid added to help protect flavor ingredients: pork and beef, salt, contains 2% or less of water, dextrose, spices, lactic acid starter culture, oleoresin of paprika, garlic powder, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid), garlic salt (garlic powder, salt), tomato powder, italian seasoning (spices), cheese culture, microbial enzymes, and cayenne contains: milk,

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About this product

Cheese · Slice

Flavor
SavorySpicyMeatyTangy
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingSandwichGarnishing