Is Swedish Candy GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
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, Glucose Syrup, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Water, Wheat Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Potato Starch, Citric Acid, Acids (Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid), Sodium Malate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Caramelized Syrup, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, FD, C Red No. 4 (carmine), FD, C Yellow No. 5, FD, C Blue No. 1, Annatto Extract
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