Is Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate Ready-to-Drink 6Pk Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 9 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

This milk chocolate ready-to-drink shake offers a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and noticeable chocolate sweetness. Customers commonly report convenient portability in single-serve bottles, using it widely for quick between-meal drinks, meal accompaniment, or on-the-go consumption. Reviewers note consistency is generally drinkable, with occasional comments about sweetness, mild aftertaste, and easy storage.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
milk
nonfat milk
milk protein concentrate
natural & artificial flavor
vitamin b12
vitamin d3
biotin
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carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Blend Of Vegetable Oils (canola, Corn), Soy Protein Isolate, Cocoa Powder (processed With Alkali), Less Than 0,5% Of: Vitamins & Minerals (potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Dl-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Lodide, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12), Nonfat Milk, Cellulose Gel, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Carrageenan, Turmeric Color, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 3, Chromium Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Dl-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Liquid Sucralose, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacinamide, Choline Chloride, Phylloquinone, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Lodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Sodium Selenate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid. Soybean And Its Derivatives, Milk And Its Derivatives, Corn And Its Derivatives

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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.