Is Smoky BBQ Rub GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- cracked black pepper
- dried garlic
- dried tomato
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
Sugar. Salt, Maize Starch, Modified Maize Starch, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt). Dried Tomato, Guinness Powder (2%) (Maltodextrin, Guinness' Beer (Water, Malted Barley, Barley, Roasted Barley, Hops)), Ground Smoked Paprika (2%), Dried Garlic (2%), Dried Onion, Barley Malt Extract, Natural Flavouring, Hickory Smoked Sunflower Oil, Thickener (Guar Gum), Acids (Sodium Diacetate, Citric Acid), Cracked Black Pepper, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Puremami Powder (Maltodextrin, Smoked Yeast, Mushroom Powder).
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 5 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 7 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
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