Is Sainsbury's Cheese Sauce 350g (Serves 2) GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cheddar cheese
  • medium fat soft cheese
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • black pepper
  • cows milk
  • cows' milk
  • skimmed cows' milk

cheddar 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

medium fat soft cheese
mature cheddar cheese
black pepper

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Skimmed Cows' Milk , Water, Mature Cheddar Cheese (12%) (Cows' Milk ), Medium Fat Soft Cheese (4.5%) (Cows’ Milk ), Cornflour, Cheddar Cheese (Cows’ Milk ), Butter (Cows’ Milk ), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Salt, Whey (Cows’ Milk ), Rapeseed Oil.

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About this product

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SavoryRichUmami
Texture
CreamyThick
Commonly used for
CookingDippingToppingMeal Prep
GERD Friendly? Sainsbury's Cheese Sauce 350g (Serves 2) | Spoonful