Is Wrigley's Extra Pink Lemonade 15 Sticks Sugarfree Gum GERD Friendly?

Description
Pink lemonade flavor delivers bright citrus and sweet-tart notes with an initially intense burst that many reviewers say softens with chewing; the gum has a pliable, chewy texture and a firm bite. Users commonly pop sticks between meals, after eating, or while commuting for quick flavor refreshment and portable convenience.
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric 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
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Description
Pink lemonade flavor delivers bright citrus and sweet-tart notes with an initially intense burst that many reviewers say softens with chewing; the gum has a pliable, chewy texture and a firm bite. Users commonly pop sticks between meals, after eating, or while commuting for quick flavor refreshment and portable convenience.
Ingredients
SORBITOL, GUM BASE, GLYCEROL, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE; LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ASPARTAME, MALIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, MANNITOL, CITRIC ACID, ACESULFAME K, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
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Snack · Stick


