Is Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce GERD Friendly?

Description
This hoisin-style sauce offers a sweet-savory, slightly smoky flavor with a thick, glossy texture that coats foods evenly. Commonly used as a dipping sauce, stir-fry flavoring, glaze for meats, or noodle topping. Reviews note consistent flavor and value, while some users describe it as notably overly sweet or excessively viscous.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- garlic
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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
This hoisin-style sauce offers a sweet-savory, slightly smoky flavor with a thick, glossy texture that coats foods evenly. Commonly used as a dipping sauce, stir-fry flavoring, glaze for meats, or noodle topping. Reviews note consistent flavor and value, while some users describe it as notably overly sweet or excessively viscous.
Ingredients
BROWN SUGAR, WATER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (SOYBEAN, RICE, SALT), SALT, BLACK SESAME PASTE (BLACK SESAME SEEDS), DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MOLASSES, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), SEASONING BLEND (BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON, STAR ANISE, CUMIN, CORIANDER SEED, SZECHUAN PEPPER, CARDAMOM), GARLIC POWDER, CHILI POWDER, XANTHAN GUM. CONTAINS SOY, SESAME.
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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 3 ingredients 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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Sauce · Bottle


