Is Flax4Life Gluten-Free Flax Snacking Granola Banana Coconut Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • high oleic expeller pressed safflower oil
  • natural flavoring

high oleic expeller pressed safflower oil

Dietitian note

Oleic oil is usually derived from tallow, a rendered form of beef or mutton fat. However, it can be derived from vegetable fats as well, so best to confirm with the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

natural flavoring

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Ingredients

Ground Flaxseeds, Rolled Oats, Honey, Water, Unsulphured Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavoring), Unsulphured Unsweetened Coconut, Evaporated Cane Juice, High Oleic Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Natural Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Sea Salt

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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.

About this product

Snack · Granule

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