Is Kirkland Peanut Butter Pretzels Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Crunchy, bite-sized shells yielding to a smooth, sweet-savory creamy center; flavor balances sweet and salty notes. Commonly eaten as a casual snack, shared in party bowls, packed for lunches, or used as baking or ice-cream toppings. Reviews note consistent crunch, satisfying filling, value per package, and occasional broken pieces reported.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

diglycerides
riboflavin

diglycerides

Dietitian note

Mono and di-glycerides (sometimes referred to as E471) are fatty acids that can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), peanut butter (Valencia peanuts, molasses, mono- and diglycerides), salt, less than 2% of: canola and/or soybean oil, corn syrup, barley malt extract, leavening (yeast, sodium bicarbonate and/or ammonium bicarbonate). Contains: wheat, peanuts.

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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.