Is Trader Joe's Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 7 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid
  • cheddar cheese powder
  • milk
  • cultured whole milk
  • milk protein concentrate
  • nonfat dry milk
  • +3 more

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric 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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Ingredients

Organic Stone Ground Corn, Expeller Pressed Vegetable Oil (sunflower, Safflower And/or Canola Oil), Whey, Salt, Cheddar Cheese Powder (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Buttermilk Powder, Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Natural Flavor, Paprika Oleoresin (for Color), Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Milk Protein Concentrate, Spices, Cultured Whole Milk, Lactic Acid, Annatto Extract (for Color), Turmeric Oleoresin (for Color). Contains: Milk, Soy.

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About this product

Chips · Piece, Pouch

Flavor
Savory
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
SnackingDipping