Is Ensure® scFOS Fibre, Complete Balanced Nutrition, Vanilla, 6 x 235 mL Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 8 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • milk
  • milk protein concentrate
  • vitamin d3
  • biotin
  • riboflavin
  • vitamin a pamitate
  • +4 more

carrageenan

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Oil, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (Scfos), Soy Protein Isolate, Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Cupric Sulphate, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate), Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavour, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Dl-a-tocopheryl Acetate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Pamitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin), Contains Milk And Soy , Not Suitable For Individuals With Galactosemia

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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

Ensure® scFOS Fibre, Complete Balanced Nutrition, Vanilla, 6 x 235 mL is available at 2 retailers

Walmart CaGrocery Gateway

About this product

Beverage · Bottle

Flavor
Vanilla
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
DrinkingBreakfastMeal PrepSnacking