Is Hostess Blueberry Muffin Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cellulose gum gu m carrageenan natural and artificial flavor soy servative
milk
whey
enzymes ins egg
sodium stearoyl lactylate
corn syrup glycerin
tells how much a 4% nutrient in a pergize cholesterol 828% 142g incl 30g added sugars 60% daily diet

cellulose gum gu m carrageenan natural and artificial flavor soy servative

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

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Ingredients

mo ing Facts Total Fat 25g 32% Total Carb. 63g 23% Nutritio 1 servier Sat. Fat 3g 15% you Trans Fat 0g Dietary Fiber 1g Total Sugars 32g Value (DV) tells how much a 4% nutrient in a pergize Cholesterol 85mg 28% 142g Incl 30g Added Sugars 60% daily diet. 2000 serving of food contributes to a Hostess CO 1-800 - Norits 70 Sodium 350mg 15% Protein 7g calories a day is ase have . Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 40mg 4% Iron 2.4mg 15% Potassium 140mg 2% nutrition advice. used for general servin DIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBA IT FLOUR, NIACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBO CANOLA), BLUEBERRIES, DRIED EGG, CORN SYRUP GLYCERIN, M H, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SOLUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, MONO - AND D LENE GLYCOLESTERS GATTY ACIDS XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CELLULOSE GUM GU M CARRAGEENAN NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR SOY SERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE), ENZYMES INS EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT COINS BIOENGINEERED FOOD REDIENTS 88109 25373

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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.