Is Trader Joe's Battered Halibut GERD Friendly?

Description
Crispy golden batter gives way to mild, flaky white fish with a tender interior; texture contrasts are prominent overall. Commonly reheated in oven, air fryer, or skillet for fish-and-chips, sandwiches, or tacos. Reviewers praise convenience, flavor, and value while noting occasional variability in portion size and breading crispness after freezing.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- dehydrated lemon peel
- garlic powder
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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Description
Crispy golden batter gives way to mild, flaky white fish with a tender interior; texture contrasts are prominent overall. Commonly reheated in oven, air fryer, or skillet for fish-and-chips, sandwiches, or tacos. Reviewers praise convenience, flavor, and value while noting occasional variability in portion size and breading crispness after freezing.
Ingredients
Halibut, Battermix (yellow Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Modified Cornstarch, Modified Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening [sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Dehydrated Lemon Peel, Dextrose, Citric Acid [acidulant), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Water, Predust (rice Flour, Cornstarch, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil. Contains Soy, Halibut.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 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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About this product
Seafood · Frozen, Piece


