Is Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Scan products instantly

500K+ users • 4.6★ rating

Free download • No credit card

Why it's not GERD friendly

caffeine
citric acid
carbonated water

caffeine

Dietitian note

Caffeine can exacerbate GERD symptoms in some individuals. It can relax the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) - this muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it can allow stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, leading to heartburn Caffeine can also increase the production of stomach acid, further irritating the already inflamed esophageal lining.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

citric acid

carbonated water

Every flagged ingredient, explained

Notes and swaps for all 3 flagged ingredients, plus GERD friendly products to buy instead.

Open in Spoonful

Scan products instantly

500K+ users • 4.6★ rating

Free download • No credit card

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sugar, Phosphoric Acid, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor

Check Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle against your own diets in the app.

Take it with you

Scan to open Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle in Spoonful

Point your phone camera at the code, the app opens right on this product with its results against 26 diets, allergies and intolerances.

QR code that opens Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle in the Spoonful app

Explore other diets

Often paired with GERD Friendly

Low FODMAPNo

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

Details →

Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

Details →