Is Trader Joe's Kimchi and Tofu Soup GERD Friendly?

This product may or may not be GERD friendly free as it lists 4 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
  • rice vinegar
  • dehydrated garlic
  • garlic

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, Kimchi (napa Cabbage, Radish, Water, Red Pepper, Salt, Onion, Garlic, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum), Cooked Black Rice (water, Black Rice), Tofu (water, Organic Soybeans, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate), Shiitake Mushrooms, Onions, Mirin (sake, Water, Rice Koji), Aspergillus Oryzae), Cane Sugar, Water, Salt, Yeast Extract), Rice Vinegar (rice, Water), Gochujang Sauce (water, Tapioca Syrup, Brown Rice, Red Pepper, Salt, Alcohol, Garlic, Onion), Green Onions. Tamari Soy Sauce (water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol), Sugar, Canola Oil, Red Pepper, Shiitake Mushroom Powder, Dehydrated Garlic, Black Pepper. Contain Soy.

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Where to buy

Trader Joe's Kimchi and Tofu Soup is available at 1 retailer

Trader Joes

About this product

Soup · Liquid

Flavor
SpicySavoryUmamiTangy
Texture
SoftSilky
Commonly used for
SoupLunchMeal Prep