Is Haribo Balla Blasts 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.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
milk
artificial and natural flavors
mono-, diglycerides, citric acid esters, sodium, calcium salts, dextrose

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup (from Wheat Or Corn), Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Palm Oil, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Mono- And Diglycerides, Citric Acid Esters And Sodium And Calcium Salts, Dextrose (from Wheat Or Corn), Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Sunflower Oil, Trisodium Citrate, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Colored With Fruit And Vegetable Juice, Colored With Spirulina Extract, Blue 2, White Beeswax, Yellow Beeswax. Contains Wheat. It may also contain traces of Milk.

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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.