Is 365 Whole Foods Market Meatless Plant-Based Meatballs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Water, Soy Protein, Vegetable Oil (expeller Pressed Coconut, Sunflower Seed, And/or Canola), Textured Soy Protein (soy Protein, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Starch), Wheat Fiber, Garlic PurÉe, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Methylcellulose (thickener), Dextrose* (to Maintain Flavor), Dried Parsley, Spices (black Pepper, Nutmeg), Dried Oregano, Barley Malt Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt. *adds A Trivial Amount Of Added Sugars Per Serving. Contains Tree Nut (Coconut), Wheat and Soy Ingredients.

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.