Is H E B Tiramisu Italian Gelato, Tiramisu Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cream
  • skim milk
  • mascarpone cheese
  • carrageenan
  • concentrated milk
  • milk
  • natural flavors
  • dextrose

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

skim milk
mascarpone cheese
carrageenan

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Ingredients

MILK, SUGAR, ESPRESSO COFFEE SWIRL (GLUCOSE SYRUP, CONCENTRATED MILK, SUGAR, COFFEE POWER, PECTIN, CARRAGEENAN, COFFEE OIL), SWEETENED EGG YOLK (EGG YOLK, SUGAR), MASCARPONE CHEESE (CREAM, CITRIC ACID), COCONUT OIL, DEXTROSE, SKIM MILK, COCOA POWDER (SUGAR, COCOA, COCOA BUTTER, CORN STARCH, COFFEE POWDER, MARSALA WINE, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR, NATURAL FLAVORS.

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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

Ice Cream · Frozen

Flavor
SweetBitterRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go