Culinary Acid-Safe Taste Chart

Master Acid-Safe Pantry & Culinary Reference Chart

Ingredient	Category / Form	Esophageal Safety Role	Best Culinary Use & Tips
Sweet Paprika	Mild Red Capsicum	100% capsaicin-free; non-irritating red color	Use only labeled "Sweet Paprika" for stews & vegetables
Pure Saffron	Stigma Threads	Zero acid/heat; anti-inflammatory golden spice	Steep 4–6 threads in warm water/broth before adding
Paiya Pure Hing	Allium Alternative	Zero fructans; eliminates raw onion/garlic reflux	Bloom1/8 tsp in warm clear oil at start of cooking
Cardamom	Pods / Ground	Anti-spasmodic; soothes gastric motility	Add to morning oats, stewed fruit, or grain bowls
Cumin	Seeds / Ground	Warm & earthy; non-spicy base	Pair with sweet paprika & coriander (avoid Black Cumin)
Coriander Seeds	Dried Seed Powder	Sweet, citrus-like aroma without citric acid	Excellent base for gentle soups, lentils, and grains
Coriander Leaves	Fresh Herb	Cooling, alkaline, fresh flavor	Finely chop to garnish warm dishes or grain bowls
Curly & Flat Parsley	Fresh / Dried Herb	High-chlorophyll; tissue-soothing & alkaline	Stir into stews, garnish, or steep for parsley tea
Dill	Fresh / Dried Herb	Soothes stomach fullness & gas	Pair with carrots, steamed potatoes, or light grains
Basil, Oregano, Thyme	Dried / Lightly Dried	Rich herbal savoriness without acid/heat	Infuse into warm dishes, root veggies, and grain bowls
Sumac	Ground Berry	Tangy "lemon" substitute without pepsin trigger	Sprinkle lightly for a citrus note without acidic juice
Savoury Yeast Flakes	Woolworths / Macro	Pure, unfortified umami & cheesy flavor	Sprinkle over warm dishes, oats, or steamed veggies
Herbamare Salt	Organic Herbal Salt	Sea salt pre-infused with 12 gentle herbs	Use as a finishing table salt or all-purpose seasoning

This chart provides a clear, comprehensive guide for your website visitors, giving them full confidence to cook flavourful, Acid-Safe Meals without fear of flare-ups!