Is TANGY, SWEET, WITH A BIT OF HEAT! SPECIAL SAUCE GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 5 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • habanero
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • tomato juice
  • +1 more

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

habanero
garlic
apple cider vinegar

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Ingredients

TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID) ONION, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, AGAVE NECTAR, NON-GO CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: SPICES, HABANERO, XANTHAN GUM.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
TangySweetSpicy
Texture
Liquid
Commonly used for
DippingSandwichGrillingTopping