Is Trader Joe's Raises the Bar Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars, 5 Count Box, 1.2 oz Bars (Dark Chocolate Chunk) GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • unsweetened chocolate
  • cocoa butter
  • dark chocolate chunks

unsweetened chocolate

Dietitian note

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Ats, Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Dark Chocolate Chunks (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin), Honey, Coconut, Sunflower Oil Blend For Freshness (Sunflower Oil, Mixed Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Rosemary Extract), Brown Rice Crisp (Brown Rice Flour, Honey, Salt), Crisp Brown Rice, Millet, Buckwheat, Oat Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Molasses, Amaranth, Quinoa, Acacia Gum, Sea Salt, Gluten Free, Kosher

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Low FODMAPMaybe

This product may or may not be low FODMAP as it lists 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Where to buy

Trader Joe's Raises the Bar Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars, 5 Count Box, 1.2 oz Bars (Dark Chocolate Chunk) is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
Chocolatey
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go