Is Gummi Worms Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef gelatin
  • pork
  • natural and artificial flavours
  • polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

beef gelatin

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Sugar/glucose-fructose, Corn Syrup, Pork, Beef Gelatin, Acids (Citric, Lactic), Sodium Lactate And Citrate, Sorbitol, Oils (Hydrogenated Soya, Coconut, Mineral), Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Pectin, Natural And Artificial Flavours, Artificial Colours (Contains Tartrazine)

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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

Gummi Worms is available at 5 retailers

ZehrsYour Independent GrocerValuemartIndependent City MarketFortinos

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go