Is Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar Peanut Butter GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • 70% dark chocolate

70% dark 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

WHOLE CACAO BLEND (70% DARK CHOCOLATE [CACAO MASS, COCONUT SUGAR, CACAO BUTTER], CACAO SHELL FIBER, CACAO FRUIT SUGAR), PEANUT BUTTER, PEANUTS, CACAO BUTTER, COCONUT SUGAR, PEANUT OIL, SEA SALT.

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