Is Cookies & Milk Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • organic whole milk powder 2
  • organic skimmed milk powder 3
  • lactose
  • whey powder
  • natural flavour
  • dextrose
  • calcium carbonate
  • canola lecithin

organic whole milk powder 2

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, COOKIES 25% (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, CANOLA OIL, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), SODIUM CARBONATE, SALT, CINNAMON), SUGAR, WHEY POWDER, CACAO POWDER, LACTOSE, ORGANIC SKIMMED MILK POWDER 3%, ORGANIC WHOLE MILK POWDER 2%, CANOLA LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOUR, HAZELNUTS.

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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

Cookies & Milk is available at 3 retailers

LoblawsZehrsFortinos

About this product

Cookie · Piece

Flavor
SweetNuttyChocolatey
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast