Is Kirkland Signature Trail Mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply.

Description

Kirkland Signature Trail Mix is a delicious blend of cashews, peanuts, almonds, raisins, and M&Ms. The nuts in this trail mix provide protein and omega fatty acids, promoting muscle, joint, and brain health. The candies and raisins offer an energy boost. The resealable packaging keeps the mix fresh and critter-free. Reviewers appreciate the M&Ms and praise the good ratio of ingredients, especially the ample amount of raisins. They also commend the trail mix for its great taste and suitability for both nut and trail mix lovers. Overall, Kirkland Signature Trail Mix is a well-loved and satisfying snack option.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose
milk chocolate
milk
m&m's milk chocolate candies

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Peanuts, Peanut oil, Salt, Raisins, Sunflower oil, Almonds, Canola oil or peanut oil, Salt, Cashews, Peanut oil, Salt, M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies, Milk chocolate, Cocoa mass, Milk ingredients, Cocoa butter, Lactose, Soy lecithin, Salt, Artificial flavour, Flavour, Sugars (sugar, corn syrup), Cornstarch, Tapioca dextrin, Carnauba wax, Modified coconut oil and/or modified palm oil (medium chain triglycerides), Gum acacia, Titanium dioxide, Brilliant blue FCF, Sunset yellow FCF, Allura red, Tartrazine, Indigotine. Contains: Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Soy, Milk. May contain: Wheat, Other tree nuts, Egg.

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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.