Is Pesto Rosso GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 9 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • parmigiano reggiano medium hard fat cheese
  • pecorino romano medium hard fat cheese
  • citric acid
  • chilli powder
  • milk
  • ewes milk
  • pickled garlic
  • +5 more

parmigiano reggiano medium hard fat cheese

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

pecorino romano medium hard fat cheese
citric acid
chilli powder

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Ingredients

Double Concentrated Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (27%), Tomato Pulp, Rehydrated Sundried Tomatoes [Sundried Tomatoes (5.6%), Tomato, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)], Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Pickled Garlic, Basil, Pecorino Romano Medium Hard Fat Cheese (2.5%) [Ewes Milk, Salt, Rennet], Pine Nuts (2%), Parmigiano Reggiano Medium Hard Fat Cheese [Milk, Salt, Rennet], Sugar, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Chilli Powder, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)

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