Is Betty Crocker Cake Mix Red Velvet Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that may not comply.

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sodium stearoyl lactylate
diglycerides of fatty acids
sodium stearoy lactylate
mono & di glycerides of fatty acids
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sodium stearoyl lactylate

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Lactylates are food additives that are typically derived from plants; however, some components may be derived from animal sources.

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Ingredients

Cake Mix (75%) (Sugar, Wheat Flour, Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder (3%), Maize Starch, Raising Agents (Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Vegetable Oil, Emulsifiers (propylene glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono & Di Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoy Lactylate), Salt, Colours (Carmines, Paprika Extract), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Flavours), Frosting (25%) (Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Maize Starch, Emulsifiers (Mono-and Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Polysorbate 60), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Salt, Flavour, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Mineral Salt (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate), Colour (Carotene), Food Acid (Citric Acid))

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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.