Is Bran Flakes Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 7 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • may contain soy, milk, treenuts
  • milk
  • cholecalciferol
  • vitamin b12
  • vitamin b1
  • vitamin b2
  • +3 more

may contain soy, milk, treenuts

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

milk
cholecalciferol
vitamin b12

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Ingredients

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR WHEAT BRAN, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAMINS (NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PYRIDOXINEHYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)), IRON (FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE). CONTAINS: WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN SOY, MILK, TREENUTS (COCONUT).

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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.

About this product

Cereal · Flake

Flavor
SweetNutty
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingMeal Prep