Is Kellogg's Special K Strawberry Protein Meal Bars Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey protein isolate
  • milk
  • natural flavors
  • natural flavor

whey protein isolate

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Polydextrose, Soy Protein Isolate, Vegetable Oil (soybean, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil), Strawberry Flavored Cranberries (sugar, Dried Cranberries, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Whey Protein Isolate, Fructose, Corn Syrup, Pectin, Contains 2% Or Less Of Milk, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Whole Grain Oats, Sorbitol, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Water, Rosemary Extract For Freshness, Almond Flour, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Wheat Starch. Contains Soy, Milk, Almond, Peanut and Wheat Ingredients. May contain other Tree Nuts.

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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

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingOn The GoMeal Prep