Is Trader Joe's Small Curd Cottage Cheese GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 4 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • pasteurized cream
  • milk
  • nonfat milk
  • pasteurized milk
  • cultured pasteurized nonfat milk

pasteurized cream

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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Description

Small-curd cottage cheese offers a mild, slightly tangy flavor with soft, creamy curds that break apart easily. Reviewers often note consistent creaminess and versatility for breakfasts, salads, spreads, smoothies, and baking; some mention occasional variability in moisture and curd size across batches and occasional slight separation of liquid between curds.

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Ingredients

CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, PASTEURIZED MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, SEA SALT, STABILIZER (NONFAT MILK, LOCUST BEAN GUM, AGMI), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). CONTAINS MILK.

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About this product

Cheese · Spreadable

Flavor
MildTangy
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
BreakfastSaladBakingSmoothie