Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) affects millions of people worldwide each year and impacts their quality-of-life drastically. This chronic condition happens when acid flows up from the stomach and into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal line and causing various uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal discomfort, nausea or vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and even unexplained weight loss.
GERD can range anywhere from mild to severe cases and affect other vital organs, such as your stomach, respiratory system, throat and mouth, and small intestine. GERD symptoms can be managed through watching what you eat, antacids, prescribed medications, and surgeries. GERD can be a result of many situations such as the stomach’s over-production of acid or inappropriate opening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). While the stomach is made to withstand acid, the esophagus is not, thus causing issues like esophageal inflammation, erosive esophagitis, motility issues, lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction, and esophageal hypersensitivity. Certain foods are a common trigger for GERD and the symptoms that come along with it. One of these foods being tomato-based sauces.
Diving deeper, the acid in tomato-based sauces in considered relatively high, reading a pH of 4, when reading acid level, the lower the pH, the higher the acid. This is about the same acid level as a tomato or a pickle, which explains the digestive discomfort. Along with the tomato-based sauces, most add citric acid to help stabilize shelf-life which is an important factor when selling jarred products, but also causes the harsh acidity in these products. For this reason, so many have given up on tomato-based sauces, or they buy it along with antacids, which is an added expense, and an inconvenience.
Introducing Ascoli, the world’s first tomato-based, low-acid pasta sauce! Here at Ascoli, we have not forgotten those whom battle digestive discomfort. Whether you have a severe or mild case of GERD, Ascoli can help. Compared to other sauces, Ascoli reads a pH of 5.2, which directly correlates to less acidic. Do not be fooled, one point on a scale means 10x less acidic! A small number makes a big difference. A pH of 5.2, is the same acidity as a cooked potato or a banana, which is much less acidic than a tomato or a pickle.
Our special packaging process, allows us to not add any extra citric acid, thus decreasing the acidity without sacrificing flavor or shelf-life. Finally, those who struggle with digestive discomfort can Eat With Relief! Now, tomato-based sauces are an option for those who have given up on it long ago. Ascoli plans to extend beyond pasta sauce, but into any tomato-based meal. This includes salsa, pizza sauce, canned tomatoes, tomato soup, and BBQ sauce. Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy more of your favorite meals without the burn!
At Ascoli, we plan to bring this low-acid innovation to different markets so we can fill the consumer’s every need. We truly believe that we will change the lives of those who battle digestive discomfort for so long! Now, you can rest in knowing that you can Eat With Relief with Ascoli!
