Is CARAMEL AMERICA'S CLASSIC BITS, CARAMEL Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Kraft Baking Caramel Bits are classic caramel candies that come in an 11-ounce bag. The unwrapped bag of caramel bits is easy to melt and ready to add to recipes. These caramel bits are popular for making caramel popcorn, which includes popcorn along with the caramel bits. People enjoy the taste of caramel and appreciate using it as a baking ingredient.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
butter
cream
skim milk
diglycerides

milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Liquid Sugar, Skim Milk, Palm Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin.

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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.