Is Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit & Baking Mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Light, tender biscuits with a mild, slightly buttery flavor and flaky layers; texture can be soft inside with a crisp exterior, sometimes noted as mildly grainy by reviewers. Commonly used for breakfast biscuits, drop biscuits, dumplings, shortcakes, and savory or sweet baking; reviewers cite ease of use and reliable rise.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

monocalcium phosphate

monocalcium phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Gluten Free Flour Blend (Sweet White Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Grain Sweet White Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthan Gum), Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda, Cornstarch), Sugar, Salt, Baking Soda.

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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.