Is Icee Cherry Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural and artificial flavor
  • sucrose syrup

natural and artificial flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bright cherry-flavored frozen slush with a coarse, granular texture; commonly consumed from cups or portable pouches at cinemas, convenience stores, and summer events. Users report intensely sweet, tart notes, quick melting, and nostalgic appeal; typical uses include on-the-go refreshment, party treats, and chilled mixers for beverages in warm summer weather.

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Ingredients

Water, Syrup Blend (Sucrose Syrup, And Corn Syrup), Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor (With FD&C Red #40), Caramel Color), Gum Arabic, Guar Gum.

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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

Beverage · Frozen

Flavor
FruitySweetTart
Texture
Granule
Commonly used for
DrinkingSnackingOn The Go