My Reflux Diary
Foods

Beef, minced, stewed with onions, extra lean

per 100 g

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Food facts

Caffeine
not known
Acidity
not known
Fat
3.6 g per 100 g
Source: CoFID (UK)

Acidity alone doesn't predict reflux. Some foods provoke symptoms without being acidic, and acidic foods don't bother everyone.

Sources: Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Public Health England, McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021.

Onion

Contains onion

Research

Under 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 symptoms

Commonly reported

Nothing reviewed yet

Portion 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.

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