Is Trader Joe's Dolmas Vine Leaves Stuffed With Rice GERD Friendly?

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

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • black pepper

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

black pepper

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Description

Tender, briny leaf parcels offer balanced tang and subtle herbaceous notes, with a soft, yielding exterior and a slightly chewy center. Commonly served cold as meze, appetizer, or side dish, reviewers cite consistent flavor, convenient ready-to-eat packaging, and some variability in firmness between batches, with mild acidic undertones reported occasionally.

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Ingredients

Cooked Rice (water, Rice), Water, Vine Leaves, Soybean Oil, Onions, Dill, Salt, Citric Acid (acidulant), Spearmint, Black Pepper. Contains Soy.

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About this product

Snack · Roll

Flavor
AcidicSaltySavoryHerbaceous
Texture
ChewySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingSide DishMeal Prep