Bicarbonate of soda
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: 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.
Contains soda
Research
Studies of fizzy drinks and reflux disagree: some found they relax the valve at the bottom of the food pipe, others found no effect.
Assessment of the Acute Effects of Carbonated Beverage Consumption on Symptoms and Objective Markers of Gastric RefluxCommonly 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.