Is JALAPENO RANCH FLAVORED SUNFLOWER SEEDS, JALAPENO RANCH Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • buttermilk
  • whey protein concentrate
  • whey
  • cheese cultures
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • lactose
  • skim milk
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • dextrose

buttermilk

Dietitian note

Buttermilk is a fermented drink typically made from cow's milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

whey protein concentrate
whey
cheese cultures

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Ingredients

SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SKIM MILK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTOSE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, CORN STARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, SUGAR, BUTTERMILK, DRIED GARLIC, SPICES, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, JALAPENO PEPPER, MALIC ACID, SODIUM ACETATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (BLUE 1, RED 40), CITRIC ACID, AND LACTIC ACID.

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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

Snack · Whole, Dried

Flavor
SpicySavoryGarlickyButtery
Texture
CrunchyOily
Commonly used for
SnackingSaladGarnishingOn The Go