Is Trader Joe's Enchilada Sauce GERD Friendly?

This product may or may not be GERD friendly free as it lists 5 ingredients that could contain GERD friendly depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for GERD friendly

  • black pepper
  • dried garlic
  • red jalapeno peppers
  • distilled white vinegar
  • +1 more

black pepper

Dietitian note

Spicy foods, including those with pepper, can irritate the lining of the esophagus and trigger heartburn and acid reflux. The capsaicin in peppers can stimulate the production of stomach acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Tomato Paste, Red Jalapeno Peppers (red Jalapeno Peppers, Salt), Distilled White Vinegar, Cornstarch, Sea Salt, Sugar, Canola Oil, Ground Red Pepper, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Chipotle Pepper Powder, Coriander Powder, Black Pepper. May contain Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Cashew, Coconut, Pine Nut.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
Savory
Texture
Smooth
Commonly used for
CookingDippingTopping