Is Trader Joe's Masala Simmer Sauce GERD Friendly?
Description
Aromatic, mildly spiced sauce with a smooth, velvety texture commonly used to simmer proteins, tofu, or vegetables for quick weeknight meals. Reviewers report consistent flavor depth and convenient preparation; many appreciate balanced warmth, while some note variable heat level, packaging concerns, sweetness preferences, and portion size observations across multiple batches.
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- light cream
- lemon juice concentrate
- garlic
- milk
- tomatoes
- tomato paste
- +1 more
light cream
Dietitian noteHigh-fat dairy products can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This can allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn.
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Description
Aromatic, mildly spiced sauce with a smooth, velvety texture commonly used to simmer proteins, tofu, or vegetables for quick weeknight meals. Reviewers report consistent flavor depth and convenient preparation; many appreciate balanced warmth, while some note variable heat level, packaging concerns, sweetness preferences, and portion size observations across multiple batches.
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500K+ users • 4.6★ rating
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Ingredients
Tomato puree (tomato paste, water), tomatoes, light cream (milk), onions, ginger, garlic, canola oil, lemon juice concentrate, sea salt, coriander, cumin, fenugreek leaves, tumeric, paprika, red pepper, cinnamon and cloves.
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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 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.
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Trader Joe's Masala Simmer Sauce is available at 1 retailer
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Sauce · Bottle