Is Koia Powered By Plant Protein Shake Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural flavors

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Creamy single serve beverage available in several flavors such as chocolate and vanilla, offering a smooth, thick mouthfeel often described as rich yet drinkable. Users commonly consume it for breakfast, snacks, or post-activity convenience. Reviewers cite consistent flavor, pleasant texture, portability, and occasional complaints about sweetness, aftertaste, and packaging issues.

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Ingredients

Almond Milk (filtered Water, Almonds). Koia Proprietary Protein Blend (brown Rice Protein, Pea Protein, Chickpea Protein), Peanut Butter, Chicory Root Fiber, Cocoa Powder, Organic Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cocoa Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, And Cinnamon. Contains Tree Nuts (almonds, 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.

Where to buy

Koia Powered By Plant Protein Shake is available at 2 retailers

RalphsWhole Foods

About this product

Beverage · Liquid

Flavor
ChocolateyVanillaNutty
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
DrinkingBreakfastOn The Go