Is Cascadian Farm Organic Gluten Free Mini Cookies & Crème Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Mini sandwich cookies feature crisp chocolate wafers surrounding a sweet crème center, offering a crunchy exterior and smooth filling; reviewers note a balanced sweetness and snackable size. Commonly enjoyed as an on-the-go treat, lunchbox addition, dunked in milk, or crumbled over ice cream; reviewers mention occasional crumbliness and praise portability.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

natural flavor
calcium carbonate

natural flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Yellow Corn Meal*, Cane Sugar*, Yellow Corn Meal*, Sunflower Oil*, Cocoa Powder*, Cocoa Processed With Alkali*, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Tapioca Syrup*, Natural Flavor*, Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols) Added To Preserve Freshness. *organic

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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.