Is Imperial Quarter Vegetable Oil Spread - 16oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • vitamin a palmitate
  • distilled monoglycerides

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Light, buttery-flavored spread with a smooth, creamy texture that softens easily for spreading. Commonly used on toast, bagels, and sandwiches, and for pan-frying or baking. Customer reviews often note consistent spreadability, good value, and mild taste; some mention slight oiliness or a less pronounced butter profile, used across home cooking.

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil blend (palm, soybean, and palm kernel oils), water, salt, distilled monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA (used to protect quality), pea protein, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene (color).

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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

Imperial Quarter Vegetable Oil Spread - 16oz is available at 22 retailers

AlbertsonsCentral MarketFry'sGiant EagleH-E-BHy-VeeIGAJewel-OscoKrogerMariano'sMeijerPick 'n SaveRalphsSafewayShopRiteSmith'sTargetThe Fresh GrocerUnited SupermarketsVonsWalmartWegmans

About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
ButterySalty
Texture
CreamySmoothSoft
Commonly used for
SandwichCookingBreakfastMeal Prep