Is Layers, Assorted Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural and artificial flavour
  • diglycerides
  • natural and artificial flavours
  • gelatin

natural and artificial flavour

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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Ingredients

Wild Strawberry Tangy Citrus: Each Piece Contains: Maltitol Syrup, Gum Base, Maltitol, Sorbitol, Mannitol, Talc, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Malic Acid, Aspartame (16,5, Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Acesulfame-potassium (4,1, Sucralose (1,8, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural And Artificial Flavours, Colour, Contains: Soy, Aspartame Contains Phenylalanine, Sweet Cherry Island Lime : Each Piece Contains: Maltitol, Maltitol Syrup, Sucralose (3,6, Natural And Artificial Flavour, Colour (With Tartrazine), Contains: Soy, Aspartame Contains Phenylalanine, Orchard Peach Ripe Mango: Each Piece Contains: Maltitol, Sucralose (4,5, Contains: Soy, Aspartame Contains Phenylalanine

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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

Layers, Assorted is available at 3 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian SuperstoreZehrs

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
FruityCitrus
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
On The GoSnacking