Is Land O Lakes® Light Butter with Canola Oil Spread, 8 oz Tub Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cream
  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • natural flavor

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

A light, mildly buttery spread with a smooth, creamy texture that spreads easily from the tub; commonly used on toast, bagels, and sandwiches, as well as for melting, sautéing, and baking. Reviewers praise its spreadability and convenience, while some note a milder flavor compared with traditional butter and easy storage.

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Ingredients

Water (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Butter (Cream, Salt), Canola Oil (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Buttermilk (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter) Contains Less Than 2% Of Food Starch-Modified (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Tapioca Maltodextrin (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Salt, Mono And Diglycerides (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter)And Pgpr (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter) (Emulsifiers), Lactic Acid (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter) Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter) (To Preserve Freshness), Natural Flavor (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Xanthan Gum (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter), Beta - Carotene (Ingredients Not Found In Regular Butter) (Color).

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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

Land O Lakes® Light Butter with Canola Oil Spread, 8 oz Tub is available at 13 retailers

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About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
ButterySalty
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichToppingCooking