Is Trader Joe's Waldorf Salad With Grilled White Chicken Meat 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

  • citric acid
  • lemon juice concentrate
  • white pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • white distilled vinegar
  • black pepper
  • +1 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

lemon juice concentrate
white pepper
apple cider vinegar

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Description

Sweet-tart and mildly creamy overall, with crisp, crunchy elements contrasted by tender, soft bites and a slight smoky char note. Commonly served cold as a quick lunch, picnic item, potluck side, or sandwich accompaniment. Reviewers often highlight convenient readiness and pleasing texture contrast; some note inconsistent portioning and occasional firmness.

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Ingredients

Salad (diced Apples (apples, Calcium Ascorbate (for Freshness And Maintain Color )), Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Seasoned Chicken Strips (chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Rice Starch, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Granulated Garlic, Black Pepper), Celery, Grapes, Walnuts, Spring Mix (green Leaf (spinach, Tatsoi, Green Leaf Lettuce, Mizuna, Green Romaine, Tango, Green Oak Leaf, Green Chard, Arugula, Frisee) , Red Leaf ( Red Chard, Red Leaf Lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Red Romaine, Red Mustard Leaf, Radicchio, Red Oak Leaf, Beet Greens))), Brown Sugar Maple Dressing (expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Water, Dijon Mustard (white Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Sea Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid (acidulant) , Turmeric (for Color) , Spices), Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Egg, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, White Distilled Vinegar, Sea Salt, Molasses, Egg Yolk, Celery Seed, Mustard Flour, White Pepper, Pepper Sauce (white Distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt), Allspice, Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Nutmeg, Guar Gum, Granulated Garlic). Contains: Egg, Walnut.

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About this product

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Flavor
SweetTartSmoky
Texture
CrunchyCreamy
Commonly used for
LunchSandwichSide DishSalad