Is Basic 4 Heart Healthy Cereal, Fruit and Nut Fiber Cereal with Whole Grain, 19.8 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 11 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • vitamin b12
  • vitamin d3
  • vitamin b2
  • riboflavin
  • +7 more

vitamin b12

Dietitian note

Vitamin B12 can come from either animal products or bacteria cultures. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Mildly sweet, crunchy clusters with occasional chewy pieces provide a textured, hearty mouthfeel; flavor is subtle and cereal absorbs liquids steadily. People commonly eat it for breakfast, snack on it by the handful, or sprinkle it over bowls. Reviews note consistent crunch, occasional stale shipments, and mixed sweetness opinions overall.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Wheat , Corn Meal , Sugar , Raisins , Rice Flour , Almond Pieces , Brown Sugar Syrup , Glycerin , Whole Grain Oats , Dried Cranberries , Salt , Corn Syrup , Palm Kernel Oil , Brown Sugar , Barley Malt Extract , Dextrose , Honey , Color ( Caramel Color and Annatto Extract ) , Cinnamon , Soy Lecithin , Baking Soda , Natural Flavor . Vitamin E ( Mixed Tocopherols ) Added to Preserve Freshness . Vitamins and Minerals : Calcium Carbonate , Vitamin C ( Sodium Ascorbate ) , Iron and Zinc ( Mineral Nutrients ) , a B Vitamin ( Niacinamide ) , Vitamin B6 ( Pyridoxine Hydrochloride ) , Vitamin B1 ( Thiamine Mononitrate ) , Vitamin A ( Palmitate ) , Vitamin B2 ( Riboflavin ) , a B Vitamin ( Folic Acid ) , Vitamin B12 , Vitamin D3 .

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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.

Where to buy

Basic 4 Heart Healthy Cereal, Fruit and Nut Fiber Cereal with Whole Grain, 19.8 oz is available at 14 retailers

Fry'sH-E-BHy-VeeJewel-OscoKrogerMariano'sPick 'n SaveRalphsSafewayTargetThe Fresh GrocerUnited SupermarketsVonsWalmart

About this product

Cereal · Granule

Flavor
SweetFruityNutty
Texture
CrunchyDry
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingOn The Go