Is BUTTERMINTS Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- pasteurized cream
- natural flavorings
- butter with natural flavor
pasteurized cream
Dietitian noteCream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL*, SORBITOL, BUTTER WITH NATURAL FLAVOR* (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), SALT, PEPPERMINT OIL, SOY LECITHIN*, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), RED 3, YELLOW 6 LAKE, SODIUM BENZOATE, TBHQ (ANTIOXIDANT).
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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.
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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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