Is Extra Refreshers Sugar Free Chewing Gum Spearmint - 40 Count Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural and artificial flavors

natural and artificial flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Spearmint delivers a cool, clean mint profile with an initial strong burst that gradually softens. A firm, resilient texture yields steady chew suitable for freshening breath during commutes, study sessions, or after meals. Reviewers commonly cite long-lasting mint, occasional artificial aftertaste, convenient 40-count packaging, and some reports of flavor fading.

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Ingredients

Extra Refreshers Spearmint Chewing Gum, Pieces: Xylitol, Gum Base, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Less Than 2% Of: Soy Lecithin, Acacia, Sorbitol, Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Mannitol, Bht (To Maintain Freshness), Coloring (Includes Blue 1 Lake)

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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

Extra Refreshers Sugar Free Chewing Gum Spearmint - 40 Count is available at 17 retailers

AlbertsonsCvsH-E-BHarris TeeterHy-VeeJewel-OscoKrogerPick 'n SaveRalphsSafewaySmith'sTargetUnited SupermarketsVitacostVonsWalgreensWegmans

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
Minty
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go