Is Waitrose Green Basil Pesto GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly and 2 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.

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Why it's not GERD friendly

pecorino romano cheese
garlic
ewes milk

pecorino romano cheese

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

garlic

ewes milk

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Ingredients

Basil (48%), olive oil, pecorino romano cheese (ewes milk), cashew nuts, pine kernels, garlic, salt, acidity regulator lactic acid. Allergy Advice For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain: peanuts and may contain other nuts.

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Low FODMAPNo

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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