Is Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Peppermint Gum Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • lecithin
  • natural flavor and artificial flavor
  • gelatin

lecithin

Dietitian note

Lecithin, often used in baking or seen in supplements, can be sourced from either plants or animals. Soy and sunflower lecithin are plant based. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

natural flavor and artificial flavor
gelatin

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Description

Small, cube-shaped peppermint gum delivers an immediate cool, minty flavor and a soft, slightly chewy texture that firms with chewing; users commonly pop pieces for breath refreshment, between-meal freshness, or after coffee. Reviews frequently note strong flavor, portable resealable packaging, decent longevity, and occasional complaints about overly intense mint experience.

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Ingredients

Xylitol; Gum Base; Maltitol; Mannitol; Maltitol Syrup; Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural Flavor And Artificial Flavor; Lecithin (soy); Maltodextrin; Artificial Color [blue 1 Lake; Blue 1]; Aspartame*; Gum Acacia; Gelatin; Acesulfame Potassium; Sorbitol; Isomalt; Neotame; Bht, To Maintain Freshness; Sucralose. Contains Phenylalanine.

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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

Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Peppermint Gum is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Candy · Cube

Flavor
Minty
Texture
SoftChewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go