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

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.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- black pepper
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
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.
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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