Is ICE CREAM Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • carrageenan
  • whey
  • skim milk
  • buttermilk
  • cream
  • milk
  • polysorbate 80
  • natural and artificial flavor

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

MILK, SUGAR, CREAM, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE CASHEW PIECES (CHOCOLATE COATING (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, COCONUT OIL, ALKALIZED COCOA, SOY LECITHIN), ROASTED CASHEWS (CASHEWS, PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), SALT), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ALKALIZED COCOA, BUTTERMILK, SKIM MILK, WHEY, BUTTER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, BAKING SODA, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, WATER, CARRAGEENAN.

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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

Frozen Dessert · Frozen

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