Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Classic French Vanilla Powder Drink Mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • lactose
  • whey protein isolate
  • nonfat dry milk
  • vitamin a palmitate
  • calcium pantothenate
  • natural and artificial flavor vitamins & minerals: calcium phosphate

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Nonfat Dry Milk, Sugar, Whey Protein Isolate, Lactose, Vitamins and Minerals, and Less Than B& of Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavor Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) Dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine

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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.

Where to buy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Classic French Vanilla Powder Drink Mix is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Beverage · Powder

Flavor
Vanilla
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
BreakfastDrinking