Is Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups GERD Friendly?
Description
Small, individually wrapped confections feature a pronounced bittersweet note and a smooth, creamy center; texture contrasts between firm outer shell and soft interior. Reviewers note satisfying richness, balanced sweetness, portable, convenient portioning and versatility as a quick snack, dessert accompaniment, or lunchbox treat, though some find sweetness occasionally too intense.
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- chocolate liquor processed with alkali
- chocolate liquor
- cocoa butter
- semisweet chocolate
- milk
chocolate liquor processed with alkali
Dietitian noteChocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.
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Description
Small, individually wrapped confections feature a pronounced bittersweet note and a smooth, creamy center; texture contrasts between firm outer shell and soft interior. Reviewers note satisfying richness, balanced sweetness, portable, convenient portioning and versatility as a quick snack, dessert accompaniment, or lunchbox treat, though some find sweetness occasionally too intense.
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500K+ users • 4.6★ rating
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Ingredients
Semisweet Chocolate (sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Flavor), Peanut Butter (peanuts), Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Salt, Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier). Contains Milk, Soy, Peanuts.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain dairy.
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Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups is available at 2 retailers
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Candy · Candy Piece