Is Little Debbie Cherry Fruit Pies, 18.04 oz (8 Count) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • agar
  • buttermilk
  • whey
  • milk
  • calcium carbonate
  • dextrose
  • contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, salt, dextrose, soy flour, whey
  • vitamin b2
  • +2 more

agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

+6 more in the app

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Ingredients

Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Barley Malt, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pitted Cherry Halves, Corn Syrup, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Sugar. Contains 2% or less of each of the following: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Flour, Whey (Milk), Artificial Flavor, Sodium Propionate (to Preserve Freshness), Citric Acid, Buttermilk, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Agar, Locust Bean Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Dried Egg Whites, Red 40, Blue 1.

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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

Little Debbie Cherry Fruit Pies, 18.04 oz (8 Count) is available at 8 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
FruitySweetTart
Texture
FlakyGooeySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go