Bhel puri
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
- puffed rice
- sev
- onion
- tomato
- tamarind
- coriander
Contains tomato
Contains onion
Research
Acidity may not be the reason: in one study, people sensitive to acid still reacted to tomato drink made non-acidic.
Food sensitivity in reflux esophagitisUnder 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
Tomatoes 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.