Is classic yellow cake mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
sodium stearoyl lactylate
natural and artificial flavor
propylene glycol esters of fatty acids
dextrose
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milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, canola oil, leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), contains 2% or less of: dextrose, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, salt, mono - and diglycerides, corn starch, natural and artificial flavor, modified corn starch, cellulose, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, bht (antioxidant), citric acid (antioxidant), contains wheat ingredients, may contain egg, milk, and soybean ingredients,

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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.