Is Starburst Original Fruit Chews 138G GERD Friendly?
Description
Chewy fruit-flavored squares deliver bright, concentrated tastes with a soft, elastic texture that yields when bitten. Commonly eaten for quick snacking, sharing, party treats and candy bowls, as gifts. Reviewers frequently cite bold, consistent flavor and lasting chewiness, while noting occasional stickiness, variability in freshness and uneven softness across pieces.
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- lime
- lemon
- orange
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.
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Description
Chewy fruit-flavored squares deliver bright, concentrated tastes with a soft, elastic texture that yields when bitten. Commonly eaten for quick snacking, sharing, party treats and candy bowls, as gifts. Reviewers frequently cite bold, consistent flavor and lasting chewiness, while noting occasional stickiness, variability in freshness and uneven softness across pieces.
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500K+ downloads • 4.6★ rating
Free download • No credit card
Ingredients
Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Palm Fat, Concentrated Fruit Juices 1.4%** (Apple, Orange, Blackcurrant, Strawberry, Lime, Lemon), Acid (Citric Acid), Modified Starch, Acid (Malic Acid), Dextrin, Flavourings, Maltodextrin, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Emulsifier (Lecithin), Colours (Anthocyanins, Beta-Carotene), Spirulina Extract, **Equivalent to 11.5% Fruit Juice
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient 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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Starburst Original Fruit Chews 138G is available at 1 retailer
About this product
Candy · Candy Piece