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

Is Earth Balance, Shortening Sticks, 16 Ounce 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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Ingredients

Vegetable Oil Blend (Palm, Canola, Soybean, Flaxseed, Olive Oils), Water, Contains 2% or Less of: Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract (Color), Lactic Acid

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

Earth Balance, Shortening Sticks, 16 Ounce is available at 2 retailers

Giant EagleWhole Foods

About this product

Oil · Stick

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
BakingCooking
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