Is Starbucks Limited Edition Peppermint Mocha Caffe Latte K-Cup Pods & Flavor Packets GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • semisweet chocolate powder
  • cocoa
  • reduced-fat dried whole milk
  • ground arabica coffee

unsweetened chocolate

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Caffe Blend K-cup Pod: Ground Arabica Coffee, Sweetened Dairy Packet: Sugar, Reduced-fat Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Semisweet Chocolate Powder (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Dextrose), Natural Flavors, Salt

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Where to buy

Starbucks Limited Edition Peppermint Mocha Caffe Latte K-Cup Pods & Flavor Packets is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Beverage · Pod, Powder

Flavor
MintyChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamySilky
Commonly used for
DrinkingBreakfastOn The Go