Is Countryside Creamery Homestyle Spread Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Smooth, creamy spread offering a mild, slightly tangy flavor and a soft, easily spreadable texture at room temperature. Commonly used on toast, bagels, and sandwiches, and for melting over vegetables, potatoes, or pasta. Often kept at the table for quick use and incorporated into simple warm or cold recipes routinely.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

vitamin a palmitate

vitamin a palmitate

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Vitamin A can come from animal (fish liver oil) or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Water, Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Distilled Vinegar, Artificial Flavors, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (color). Contains Soy.

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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.