Is SLOW COOKED ITALIAN STYLE SAUCE AND BEEF MEATBALLS GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 5 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • meatball - ground beef
  • cheese culture
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • citric acid
  • pasteurized sheep's milk
  • garlic
  • tomato puree
  • peeled tomatoes
  • +1 more

meatball - ground beef

Dietitian note

Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, ham, and hot dogs, can exacerbate GERD symptoms due to several factors: (1) High Fat Content: Processed meats often contain high amounts of saturated fat, which can slow down digestion and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This can allow stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other GERD symptoms. (2) Preservatives and Additives: Many processed meats contain preservatives like nitrates and nitrites, which can irritate the digestive tract and contribute to GERD symptoms. (3) Sodium Content: Processed meats are often high in sodium, which can lead to fluid retention and bloating, potentially worsening GERD symptoms

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

cheese culture
pecorino romano cheese
citric acid

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Ingredients

SAUCE - ITALIAN PLUM TOMATOES (PEELED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, BASIL, SALT, CITRIC ACID), ONION, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, BAY LEAVES, SALT, PEPPER. MEATBALL - GROUND BEEF, BREADCRUMBS (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHOLE EGGS, ONION, PARSLEY, SALT, PEPPER.

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceous
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch