Is FROZEN YOGURT, CINNAMON SPICE COOKIE Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
SKIM MILK, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CULTURED SKIM MILK, BUTTER CARAMEL FLAVOR (SUGAR, WATER, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, BROWN SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC [COLOR]), WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CAROB BEAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAGEENAN. CARAMEL SWIRL: CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIM MILK (SUGAR, WATER, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WATER, SEA SALT, CARAGEENAN, SODIUM BICARBONATE. SPICED COOKIE PIECES: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, MOLASSES, SPICES, BAKING SODA, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN. CINNAMON CONFECTION FLAKES: CONFECTIONER SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, SKIM MILK, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


