Can people with excess stomach acid drink orange juice powder?

Generally, people with excessive stomach acid are not advised to drink orange juice powder. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Orange juice powder is rich in organic acids. These acidic components make the beverage highly acidic once dissolved. Consuming such acidic drinks may further stimulate the gastric mucosa in individuals with excessive stomach acid, leading to increased gastric acid secretion and worsening symptoms such as stomach pain, acid reflux, and heartburn. Moreover, orange juice powder usually contains chemical ingredients such as preservatives and additives. These substances may remain stable during processing and storage but may adversely affect the gastric mucosa after ingestion. For people with excessive stomach acid, the irritation caused by these chemical components may exacerbate gastric discomfort.

Individuals with excessive stomach acid should follow dietary principles of blandness and easy digestibility, avoiding excessive intake of acidic or irritating foods. They can choose some alkaline foods to neutralize stomach acid, such as baking soda water, milk, and vegetable juice. At the same time, maintaining regular eating habits and avoiding overeating can also help maintain a balanced gastric acid secretion.

Those with excessive stomach acid who enjoy drinking juice can choose low-acid fruit juice alternatives such as apple juice, grape juice, or strawberry juice. These juices are relatively mild and less irritating to the gastric mucosa.