Aloo paratha
per 100 g
Food facts
Acidity alone doesn't predict reflux. Some foods provoke symptoms without being acidic, and acidic foods don't bother everyone.
Sources: My Reflux Diary curated list: typical ingredients, recipes vary
Typical ingredients; recipes vary
- wheat flour
- potato
- onion
- chilli
- ghee
Contains chilli
Contains onion
Research
Laboratory studies found spicy foods have little or no effect on the valve between the food pipe and stomach, though some people find them irritating.
ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseUnder review A 1990 clinical study examined the effect of raw onion on reflux. We have confirmed that the study exists, but we are still verifying its findings, so we do not report them yet.
The effect of raw onions on acid reflux and reflux symptomsCommonly reported
Spicy foods are on the NHS list of foods that can cause heartburn in some people.
Heartburn and acid refluxPortion and timing
A large portion on an empty stomach is not the same exposure as a small amount after food.
Not medical advice and not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your symptoms, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
General information about this food, with its sources. Foods affect people differently. This is not dietary or medical advice.