Is TAMALES GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • cheddar cheese
  • lime
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • green chiles
  • cultured milk

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric 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

cheddar cheese
lime
chili powder

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Ingredients

CORN MASA (STONE GROUND CORN, WATER AND LIME), BLACK BEANS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)), ORGANIC CORN, OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILES, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND TRACE CALCIUM CHLORIDE), RED PEPPERS (RED BELL PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID, SALT), SEA SALT, GARLIC, ONION POWDER, CHILI POWDER, SPICES, BAKING POWDER, CITRIC ACID.

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About this product

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Flavor
SavorySpicySaltyUmami
Texture
SoftDense
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide DishSnacking