Is Trader Joe's Pesto Chicken Breast GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 5 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • cheese cultures
  • parmesan cheese
  • milk
  • vinegar powder
  • black pepper
  • red chili pepper
  • +1 more

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

High-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.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Pesto Sauce (pesto [basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese {pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes}, Parsley, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Salt, Red Chili Pepper, Black Pepper], Vinegar Powder, Rosemary Extract) Contains Milk and Pine Nut.

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About this product

Poultry · Slice, Piece

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousNuttySavory
Texture
CreamyJuicy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch