Is PESTO GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

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Why it's not GERD friendly

cheese cultures
romano cheese pasteurized part skim milk
cheese culture
parmesan cheese
rice vinegar
garlic

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

romano cheese pasteurized part skim milk

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Ingredients

CANOLA OIL, WHOLE BASIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, ROMANO CHEESE PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PINE NUTS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), SALT, RICE VINEGAR (WATER, RICE), SPICE, CALCIUM ASCORBATE (PROTECT QUALITY).

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